Fred Bear

Archer

Birthday March 5, 1902

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Birthplace Waynesboro, PA

DEATH DATE Apr 27, 1988 (86)

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About

Renowned archer and founder of Bear Archery who was inducted into the Bowhunters Hall of Fame.

Before Fame

He didn't take up bow hunting until age 29, and it took several years for him to become good at the sport.

Trivia

He was the first president of Detroit Archers, Michigan's oldest archery club.

Family Life

His wife was Henrietta Bear.

Associated With

His is a world-famous archer like Howard Hill, the world's greatest archer.