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“Legends of the Outdoors” National Hall of Fame
Founder - Garry Mason
Releases the Recipient of the 2017 American Outdoor Sportsman of the Year
August 2, 2017 – SPRINGVILLE, TN – Founder of the “Legends of the Outdoors” National Hall of Fame, Garry Mason, has released the recipient of the 2017 American Outdoor Sportsman of the Year Award. John Miles, a nationally known rod builder of over 50 years, will be awarded this prestigious award. Also at this event,TH Marine President and CEO, Jeff Huntley will be presented the Legacy Award, outdoor radio and television personality, Joey Monteleone will receive The Tennessee Outdoorsman of the Year award, and a brand new award in honor of Hall of Fame member Wade Bourne being presented this year, the Wade Bourne Outdoor Communicator of the Year will be received by Larry Rea, editor of Mid-South Hunting and Fishing News and longtime outdoor sports writer for the Memphis Commercial Appeal.
This year’s event will once again be held aboard one of the largest paddlewheel showboats in the country - the General Jackson Showboat/Music City Queen in Nashville, TN on Saturday, August 26th dockside along the Cumberland River. Boarding begins at 9:00am and will be followed by the banquet and induction/award ceremony at 10:00am.
The 2017 “Legends of the Outdoors” Inductees are as follows: Dave Precht– outdoor writer and editor of Bassmaster Magazine; Morris Sheehan – President, American Bass Anglers, Inc.; Lisa Snuggs - SEOPA Executive Director, & OJEFA CEO; Walter Parrott – champion turkey caller & hunter; Guy Eaker Sr – professional angler; Jerry Antley – founder of Cedar Hill game calls; Bob Foulkrod – renowned sportsman, writer and television personality; and Steve Price – outdoor writer and photographer, and our Guest Speaker this year will be Jimmy Sites, contributor to the “Sportsmen’s Bible”, outdoors advocate and host of “Spiritual Outdoor Adventures”.
Other awards and recipients this year are: The American Outdoor Organization of the Year – National Wild Turkey Federation; The Ray Scott American Trailblazer Award to Harold Knight and David Hale for their “trailblazing” of game calls, the Outdoor Manufacturing Excellence Award – Fishing – to Strike King Lures due to their longevity and consistency in the fishing field, the Outdoor Manufacturing Excellence Award – Hunting – to O.F. Mossberg and Sons, Inc.,manufacturer of quality firearm products.
The event is open to the public. Sponsorship information and individual ticket reservations may be obtained through the “Legends of the Outdoors” website at www.legendsoftheoutdoors.com, or by calling 731-693-7770. Reservations must be made and purchased before July 31, 2017. |
