Howard Hill: archer profile
Howard Hill was an expert bowman who for over two decades, from the early 1930s into the 1950s, was often introduced or billed as "The World's Greatest Archer".
Dry-fire warning
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| Represents | United States |
|---|---|
| Years | 1899 to 1975 |
| Sport | Archery |
| Category | Men's archery |
| Wikidata summary | American archer (1899-1975) |
Field notes
Howard Hill was an expert bowman who for over two decades, from the early 1930s into the 1950s, was often introduced or billed as "The World's Greatest Archer". He established the record for winning the most bow-and-arrow field tournaments in succession, a total of 196 competitions. In addition, Hill served as a supporting actor, trick-shot performer, and technical adviser on archery for Hollywood shorts and feature films. He also produced and directed documentaries and instructional films on bowhunting, and in the 1950s published two books on the subject, Hunting the Hard Way and Wild Adventure.
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Sources: Wikidata (Q1631833) · Wikipedia