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Article: Ben Pearson remembered: Ben Pearson's name is indelibly etched in archery history and his legacy lives on.
- Article from:
- Petersen's Bowhunting
- Article date:
- January 1, 2005
- Author:
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In the late 1950s, I saw a movie starring Ben Pearson, in which he shot ducks and pheasants on the wing, with bow and arrow. Others, including myself, were astounded at his uncanny shooting ability. I never knew at the time, that fate would bring us together.
In addition to being a master hunter and tireless crusader for archery. Ben Pearson was an accomplished industrialist and inventor. Ben was born in the hill country west of Little Rock, Arkansas. He received little formal education. Despite this, he soon showed skill for intricate work with his hands. This skill would serve him well, and benefit others worldwide in later years.
A deep-thinking ...