Martin Archery Legend GAIL MARTIN (1923-2013) 8x10 Photo AUTOGRAPHED

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Time Machine Collectibles
Part of the Martin Archery Family Collection
IN MEMORIUM
Gail Martin
Born:  September 7, 1923
Died:  July 21, 2013
COA provided by Terry Martin
WHO IS GAIL MARTIN?
At the age of 14, Gail Martin first shot and old hickory longbow he borrowed from his elder brother Glenn. The year was 1937, and he was instantly hooked on archery, though it would be several years before he became fully involved with the sport.
In 1946 he began to really get involved with archery and bowhunting with his brother, Clint and he started shooting one of his spare recurve bows. His first “new bow” was purchased from Damon Howatt in 1949. Since then a lifetime of hunting has provided him with a wealth of great experiences, stories, successes and wonderful memories.
In the 60’s he became a major force in the bow manufacturing business, a reputation that continues today. Gail and his wife, Eva, along with their sons and other family members have operated Martin Archery in Walla Walla, Washington for more than 50 years, making the company the oldest one-owner archery manufacturer in the country.
Gail has been a member of the "Blue Mountain Archers" since 1948 and was president for two years. He has also belonged to the "Washington State Archers" for 52 years and is an official measurer for "Pope and Young". He also received the "Washington State Life Time Achievement Award" in 2003 and is in the "National Bowhunter Hall of Fame", Category B - Bowhunters who have shown Excellence in the Design and Manufacturing of Archery Equipment.
Notes of Interest
Inducted “National Bowhunter Hall of Fame”
Inducted “Archery Hall of Fame 2011”
Founded World Famous Family-Run Martin Archery in Walla Walla, Washington, 1951
Took Up Archery at 14; Began Bowhunting in the Late 1940s
Martin Archery Initially Produced Custom Arrows, Archery Accessories, Bowstrings, and Quality Recurves; Introduced Its First Compound Bow in 1975, a One-Cam Model
Purchased Damon Howatt Archery in 1976 and Expanded the Martin Line of Traditional and Modern Bows To Suit Any Archer’s Needs
Wife Eva, Sons Dan and Terry, and Grandson Ryan Assisted In Building the Martin Archery Business
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