Howard Hill | |
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 Hill, circa 1953 | |
| Born | November 13, 1899 Wilsonville, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | February 4, 1975 (aged 75) Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
| Resting place | New Ashville Cemetery in Ashville, Alabama |
| Occupation(s) | Professional Archer, Actor |
| Years active | 1928–1952 |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Hill[1] (1922-his death) |
Howard Hill (born Lemuel Howard Hill and later cited Howard H. Hill;[2] November 13, 1899 – February 4, 1975) 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.[3] 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.[4]
- ^ Smith, Jerry (1914). "Howard Hill: World's Greatest Archer", Discover The Essence of St. Clair Magazine (Pell City, Alabama), October 1, 2014. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
- ^ "Lemuel" is verified as Hill's first name in the "Thirteenth Census of the United States: 1910", image of original census page for John F. Hill family, "Wilsonville Town", Shelby County, Alabama, April 18, 1910. FamilySearch (free enrollment required for archives access), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Salt Lake City Utah. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
- ^ Elkin, C. (2008). "The Legend's Story", listing of Hill’s notable achievements in archery competitions and bowhunting, Howard Hill Archery website, Hamilton, Montana, December 10, 2008. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
- ^ Vest, Caitlin. "Howard Hill", The Encyclopedia of Alabama, Alabama Humanities Foundation, a service of Auburn University Outreach, 2018. Retrieved October 1, 2018.