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Bob Lee...History of a Hall-of-Famer
Bob Lee's journey to the National Bowhunters Hall of Fame began at the age of 23, when Bob attended one of Texas' first organized shoots and became enthralled with the
advanced archery equipment he discovered therein. This enthusiasm prompted him to forge a garage business he branded as Wing Archery, a company that would experience explosive success throughout the fifties, sixties, and seventies and emerge the era's premier archery manufacturer and trendsetter, with daily shipments averaging more than 300 bows.
Due to this success, Bob was required to travel a great deal, which presented a dilemma in packing the long, cumbersome archery equipment. As a result, Bob conceptualized a three-piece bow that would break down for ease of transport, with the added advantage of versatility in weight and limb length (i.e., lighter target limbs, heavier hunting limbs). Though his idea met with skepticism and even ridicule, in 1963 Bob produced the Presentation II, the first laminated takedown bow. The Presentation II proved an overwhelming and immediate success, spawning the multitudes of takedowns on the market today.
In the late 1950s, Bob lobbied extensively for a pre-rifle, archery-only hunting season. Through dogged determination (and the donation of many Red Wing Hunters) bowhunters realized their first exclusive hunting season in October 1959.
Bob was a founding member of the AMADA (Archery Manufacturers and Dealers) organization, which later became known as the AMO (Archery Manufacturers Organization). This association proved instrumental in developing industry standards for bow weights, strings, draw lengths, etc. Another 1959 benchmark was set when his
expertise and pioneer spirit helped launch the Pope & Young Club.
Today, Bob and son Rob share a partnership through Bob Lee Archery. It is through this venue that they combine their experience as bowyers and passion for the sport of archery to once again produce outstanding and innovative products.The same craftsmanship that evolved Bob Lee's Wing products into timeless collector's items is echoed in the bow models that currently bear his name. Through this legacy, Bob shares his dream with each owner of a Bob Lee bow.
http://www.bobleearchery.com/bob_lee_wing_archery.html
Bob Lee's journey to the National Bowhunters Hall of Fame began at the age of 23, when Bob attended one of Texas' first organized shoots and became enthralled with the
advanced archery equipment he discovered therein. This enthusiasm prompted him to forge a garage business he branded as Wing Archery, a company that would experience explosive success throughout the fifties, sixties, and seventies and emerge the era's premier archery manufacturer and trendsetter, with daily shipments averaging more than 300 bows.
Due to this success, Bob was required to travel a great deal, which presented a dilemma in packing the long, cumbersome archery equipment. As a result, Bob conceptualized a three-piece bow that would break down for ease of transport, with the added advantage of versatility in weight and limb length (i.e., lighter target limbs, heavier hunting limbs). Though his idea met with skepticism and even ridicule, in 1963 Bob produced the Presentation II, the first laminated takedown bow. The Presentation II proved an overwhelming and immediate success, spawning the multitudes of takedowns on the market today.
In the late 1950s, Bob lobbied extensively for a pre-rifle, archery-only hunting season. Through dogged determination (and the donation of many Red Wing Hunters) bowhunters realized their first exclusive hunting season in October 1959.
Bob was a founding member of the AMADA (Archery Manufacturers and Dealers) organization, which later became known as the AMO (Archery Manufacturers Organization). This association proved instrumental in developing industry standards for bow weights, strings, draw lengths, etc. Another 1959 benchmark was set when his
expertise and pioneer spirit helped launch the Pope & Young Club.
Today, Bob and son Rob share a partnership through Bob Lee Archery. It is through this venue that they combine their experience as bowyers and passion for the sport of archery to once again produce outstanding and innovative products.The same craftsmanship that evolved Bob Lee's Wing products into timeless collector's items is echoed in the bow models that currently bear his name. Through this legacy, Bob shares his dream with each owner of a Bob Lee bow.
http://www.bobleearchery.com/bob_lee_wing_archery.html
