2001
Inductee
About Larry C. Whiffen
1928-1982
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
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)
• 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
