Larry C. Whiffen

                                                    (1901 - 1961)

Class of 2001
Contributor to the Sport

Larry loved archery and bowhunting and he promoted both with a passion.

Whether it was promoting money shoots, the Archery Manufacturers Association or awards to deserving members of the archery community Larry was a true visionary to the sport of archery.

 Notes of Interest

• Founded the Grand American Open Tournament in Milwaukee in 1940, Signaling the Birth of "Money Shoots"

• One of the Founding Fathers of the Archery Manufacturers and Dealers Association (AMDA), 1959. This Organization Evolved Into What is Known Today As Archery Trade Association (ATA

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• The Archery Manufacturers and Dealers Association Created the Larry C. Whiffen Memorial Award, Presented to Deserving Members of the Archery Community.

• Founded the First Wisconsin Indoor Championships, 1932

• Co-founder of the Wisconsin Bow Hunters Association with AHOF Member Roy Case