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Will H. Thompson

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Will H. Thompson 's Notes of Interest

  • He won two bronze medals at the 1904 Summer Olympics in St, Louis, Missouri in the double York round
  • Helped organize the National Archery Association, 1879
  • First National Archery Association Champion, 1879; also champion 1901, 02, 03 and 08
  • President, National Archery Association, 1882, 1903 and 04
  • Participated in 18 National Archery Association National Championships, 1879-1913; never placed out of the Top 10
  • Brother of J. Maurice Thompson, Archery Hall of Fame Inductee, 1972

 

Will H. Thompson 's Gallery

1904 in St. Louis
1904 in St. Louis

First NAA Tournament, Will Thompson in center., 1879, Chicago, ILL.
First NAA Tournament, Will Thompson in center., 1879, Chicago, ILL.

1902 NAA Championships, Will Thompson far left, Mrs. M. C. Howell to the left of target
1902 NAA Championships, Will Thompson far left, Mrs. M. C. Howell to the left of target


 
 
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