The first reason is for the team's namesake -- Bud's dad Norman McKay; Mr. Namron himself. If you've read over the HULL's page, you already know the origin of the team's name. Norman (or Norm or Mickey) first took Bud to watch the unlimited hydros at Lake Washington in the mid-1960's. It became the two Normans' passion that carried out beyond that one special weekend each year. Norman wasn't just Bud's dad -- they were best buddies. In fact, that's how Norman Jr. earned his Buddy nickname when his dad first saw him and said, "There's my little buddy." Bud's dad was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in January 2003. He passed away in a short but heroic battle on Feb. 20, 2003 (obit). Bud moved in with his dad when Norman was first diagnosed with cancer, and their late-night talks would end up reminiscing about the days spent on the beach at Lake Washington. Norman loved boats and being around the water.

Norman "Mickey" McKay, AKA Namron