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The Field Trial Hall of Fame
The specific interest in honoring the dogs and people who excelled in the
field trial sport began in the late 1930's. Those involved knew that time and
careful consideration would be needed in formulating the rules and regulations
needed to bestow an honor of excellence on dogs and their owners, trainers and handlers.
In 1953, William F. (Bill) Brown, editor of The American Field, compiled the
necessary rules and regulations governing elections of the field trial dogs and
their owners and trainers to a proposed Field Trial Hall of Fame. The list was
published in Brown's Field Trials: History, Management and Judging Standards in
the anticipation that hall of fame would be established.
In the June 19,1954 issue of The American Field, Brown announced that the
Field Trial Hall of Fame had become a reality and nominations were taken.
Dogs were eligible based in their entire careers. People were nominated based
in their service and the length of time devoted to the field trial sport. Nominations could be made in two categories.
1. Distinguished Bird Dogs deceased
2. Prominent Persons living or deceased
The first year to vote for inductees was 1954, and the election committee
considered a popular vote of ten dogs and ten persons from the nomination
ballot. Bird Dog enthusiasts elected five dogs and five people into the Field
Trial Hall of Fame that year. In 1955, two dogs and two people were elected and
inducted. This marked the beginning of a tradition that continues at the annual
Field Trial Hall of Fame.
For more information on the history of the Sporting Dog Center and the Bird
Dog Foundation, Inc., purchase a copy of The Sporting Dog Center and the
Official History of the Bird Dog Foundation, Inc.. This very informative
book is available exclusively through the National Bird Dog Museum Gift Shop.
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2009 Field Trial Hall of
Fame Inductees |
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Pointer and Setter Field
Trial Hall of Fame |
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“Photos by Vera
Courtney, Cedar Fork Photography” |
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James R. Fornear
Kenny
Robinson (L) and Gary Baird (R) accepting on his behalf. |
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David Grubb
(third from left)
is shown with (L-R): Ms. Jackie Cato, Henrietta Grubb and Ray Grace.
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Law’s High Noon
(Owners: Joe Johnston, Gary Futch, Howard Tucker)
Left to Right: Owners Gary Futch & wife Becky of Statesboro, GA are
pictured with Handler Rick Furney to display the 2009 Pointer/Setter
Field Trial Hall of Fame portrait & scroll for "Law's High Noon" |
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Silverwood
(Owner: Dr. Everett Crouch)
Owners Dr. Everett Crouch and wife, Gerry, of Jacksonville, FL, display
the scroll & portrait of "Silverwood" 2009 Inductee. |
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Brittany Field Trial Hall
of Fame |
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Bill Cartmell
Rheta and Bill Cartmell of Booneville, AR display Bill's Brittany Field
Trial Hall of Fame Induction Scroll and Plaque |
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Shady’s Chik-N-Little
(Owners: Clem & Marilynn Little)
Clem and Marilyn Little of Enumclaw, WA, Owners display the 2009
Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame scroll for Inductee "Shady's Chik-N-Little". |
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Retriever Field Trial
Hall of Fame |
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Edward L.
Minoggie
Retriever Field Trial Hall of Fame, 2009 Inductee Mr. Edward L.
Minoggie displays his portrait with his wife, Ruth. |
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Carl Ruffalo
2009 Retriever Field Trial Hall of Fame Inductee, Mr. Carl Ruffalo is
shown here with his wife, Muriel, of Smithville GA displaying his
portrait and Retriever FTHoF scroll. |
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Carbon Copy of
Horn Creek (Owners: Frank & Christine Kashevarof)
Feb. 7, 2009: Owners: Frank & Christine Kashevarof of Woodinville, WA
proudly display the portrait & scroll of 2009
Retriever
Field Trial Hall of Fame Inductee "Carbon Copy of Horn Creek". |
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Watchim Sneak
(Owner: Debarah Morgan)
Feb. 7, 2009: Owners:
Debarah & John
Morgan of Topping WV display the portrait & scroll of "Watchim Sneak"
2009 Inductee into the Retriever Field Trial Hall of Fame. |
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Spaniel Field
Trial Hall of Fame |
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Mr. & Mrs.
Thomas Vail
Thomas & Iris Vail of Albany, GA 2009 Inductees into the Spaniel Field
Trial Hall of Fame, accept their scroll on Feb. 7, 2009. |
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Arthur Eakin
Ray Cacchio accepts the 2009 Spaniel Field Trial Hall of Fame Inductee
scroll on behalf of Arthur Eakin of Bucks Co., PA (deceased). |
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Cliff Wallace
Ray Cacchio accepts the 2009 Spaniel Field Trial Hall of Fame Inductee
scroll for Cliff Wallace of Chicago, IL (deceased) |
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Ivanhoe’s Irish Twist
(Owner: Bill Cosgrove)
Bill
Cosgrove of Lebanon, OH, accepts the 2009 Spaniel Field Trial Hall of
Fame Inductee scroll for "Ivanhoe's Irish Twist". |
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Parker Sir Roberts
(Owner: Douglas Roberts)
Owners:
Douglas Roberts & wife, Melinda of Ft. Myers, FL, accept the
2009 Spaniel Field Trial Hall of Fame Inductee scroll for their dog
"Parker Sir Roberts". |
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Salmy’s Zorro
(Owner: Mike Wallace)
Owners: Mike
Wallace & wife, Julie of Baker, WV, accept the 2009 Spaniel
Field Trial Hall of Fame scroll for Salmy's Zorro (pictured in
frame). |
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German Shorthaired Pointer FTH0F |
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John Rabidou
2009 German
Shorthaired Pointer Field Trial Hall of Fame Inductee, John Rabidou of
Hondo, TX, is pictured here with his wife Sue. |
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Dr. Parl Larson
Dr. M. Parl
Larson, D.D.S. 2009 German Shorthaired Pointer Field Trial Hall of Fame
Inductee is pictured with his wife Shirley. |
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Kay v. d. Wildburg
On behalf of
2009 German Shorthaired Pointer Field Trial Hall of Fame Inductee,
"Kay v. d. Wildburg", are pictured (left to right): Peter Kainz,
Dr. Parl Larson, J. Rabidou & Robert Thompson. |
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Heide's Mighty City Slicker
(Owner: Robert B. Thompson)
Owners: Robert B.
Thompson and his wife Paula, of Strafford, MO, are pictured holding the
FTHoF scroll for "Heidi's Mighty City Slicker", the German
Shorthaired Pointer 2009 Field Trial Hall of Fame Inductee. |
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Past Field Trial Hall of Fame Inductees |
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A few notes |
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From Ruth & Ed Minoggie –
(Ed was 2009 Retriever Field Trial Hall of Fame inductee)
We very much appreciate all
the effort that went into making Ed’s induction into the Field Trial Hall of
Fame such a delightful event. Everything was so well organized and everyone
was so hospitable. It was a great weekend.
Our thanks to
all of you,
Ruth & Ed
Minoggie
Portland, Oregon
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From Helen Nash, renowned sporting dog artist - 2-14-09
To all my friends at the National Bird Dog Museum – I
want to thank you for your warm welcome as well as your generosity
last weekend (Hall of Fame 2009) during the ceremonies. I know you all have
so many duties to attend to, with folks coming from all over the country, and
yet you still found time to make me feel most welcomed. I enjoyed being
there!
I appreciate the good work you do at the museum, and
look forward to the new wing.
My best,
Helen Nash
Nashville, Tennessee
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