Nice article about Tom Knapp in the NY Times (of all places)

05-05-2013, 10:07 AM

Tom Knapp, Crowd-Pleasing Sure Shot, Dies at 62

Tom Knapp broke world records for precision shooting.

By PAUL VITELLO
Published: May 3, 2013

Tom Knapp, an exhibition shotgun virtuoso who broke world records by picking off flocks of airborne clay targets with the flair of a western movie hero and dazzled crowds with his effortless precision shattering of golf balls, radishes, aspirin and other flying targets, died on April 26 in Rochester, Minn. He was 62...

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/04/sp...t-62.html?_r=0

AdamJoshua · 05-05-2013, 10:17 AM

Thanks for posting, have seen him on a few shows, really too bad. The man had some incredible skills and talent. RIP Mr. Knapp

For those of you that won't read the article here's a video linked in it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5uHt4AwYb4

CasaDooley · 05-05-2013, 11:21 AM

Very sad. I met Tom Knapp and was a volunteer at one of his shows. He was a really nice guy and one hell of a shot. The sporting world has definitely lost one of its great ones.
RIP Tom

icehog3 · 05-05-2013, 12:21 PM

62 is far too young, R.I.P., Mr. Knapp.

Col. Kurtz · 05-05-2013, 01:49 PM

Always enjoyed his segments on TV. He had a distinctive deep voice and confident manner. Quite a marks(man). He will be missed.

05-05-2013, 04:38 PM

I saw him live once at Triple B Clays in El Monte, the guy was truly amazing.

After his show he talked and signed autographs, and even helped a few jr shooters break some targets.

With that deep booming voice, he was a showman for sure.

05-05-2013, 10:07 AM	#1
ysr_racer Guest Posts: n/a	Nice article about Tom Knapp in the NY Times (of all places) Tom Knapp, Crowd-Pleasing Sure Shot, Dies at 62 Tom Knapp broke world records for precision shooting. By PAUL VITELLO Published: May 3, 2013 Tom Knapp, an exhibition shotgun virtuoso who broke world records by picking off flocks of airborne clay targets with the flair of a western movie hero and dazzled crowds with his effortless precision shattering of golf balls, radishes, aspirin and other flying targets, died on April 26 in Rochester, Minn. He was 62... http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/04/sp...t-62.html?_r=0

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AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: Nice article about Tom Knapp in the NY Times (of all places) Thanks for posting, have seen him on a few shows, really too bad. The man had some incredible skills and talent. RIP Mr. Knapp For those of you that won't read the article here's a video linked in it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5uHt4AwYb4

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CasaDooley Herf Crew of 2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Location: The birthplace of Fathers Day Posts: 2,465 Trading: (41)	Re: Nice article about Tom Knapp in the NY Times (of all places) Very sad. I met Tom Knapp and was a volunteer at one of his shows. He was a really nice guy and one hell of a shot. The sporting world has definitely lost one of its great ones. RIP Tom __________________ *Founding member of the Lilac City Dedicated Herfers*

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icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,440 Trading: (60)	Re: Nice article about Tom Knapp in the NY Times (of all places) 62 is far too young, R.I.P., Mr. Knapp. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

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Col. Kurtz Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jerry Location: South Appleton Posts: 1,839 Trading: (26)	Re: Nice article about Tom Knapp in the NY Times (of all places) Always enjoyed his segments on TV. He had a distinctive deep voice and confident manner. Quite a marks(man). He will be missed. __________________ Artillery Lends Dignity to What Would Otherwise Be a Vulgar Brawl

05-05-2013, 04:38 PM	#6
ysr_racer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Nice article about Tom Knapp in the NY Times (of all places) I saw him live once at Triple B Clays in El Monte, the guy was truly amazing. After his show he talked and signed autographs, and even helped a few jr shooters break some targets. With that deep booming voice, he was a showman for sure.