The NCSSA Hall Of Fame Committee is honored to announce the very first inductee into the North Carolina Skeet Shooting Hall Of Fame: Mr. Tildon Downing.
Through his untiring efforts, Til Downing has reached hundreds of shooters in North Carolina as a friend, a coach and a supporter of new and young shooters. He has continued to give of his time and energies to further the interests of North Carolina skeet. He can be depended upon to give sound advice and any assistance to all. A true gentleman and mentor to an untold number of shooters throughout his many years as a supporter and competitor of skeet shooting at the Local, State, Zone and National levels.
A Sampling Of Mr. Downing's Major Accomplishments
- 26 (and counting) North Carolina State Championships
- 183 (and counting) Open Championships
- Named to 8 All American Teams from 1970 - 1979
- Named to 31 (and counting) North Carolina State Teams
- Named North Carolina State Team First Team Captain 6 times
- 3 Time National High Average Leader
National Accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishment | Average |
| 1969 |
National High Overall Average 3rd |
98.39 |
| 1969 |
National High Average Leader 12 Gauge |
997X100 (99.70) |
| 1971 |
National High Average Leader 20 Gauge |
598X600 (99.67) |
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20 Gauge Average of 99.67 was a National Record at that time |
| 1990 |
National High Average Leader 12 Gauge |
1248X1250 (99.84) |
North Carolina State Championships
| Championship | # Times Won |
| HOA |
7 Times |
| 12 Gauge |
3 Times |
| 12 Gauge |
Junior Champion 12 Gauge 1950 |
| 20 Gauge |
1 Time |
| 28 Gauge |
6 Times |
| 410 Bore |
7 Times |
| Doubles |
1 Time |
| Champ Of Champs |
1 Time |
All American Skeet Team Selections
(1970 - 1979 Information Only)
| Year | Selection |
| 1970 |
Open First Team |
| 1971 |
Open Second Team |
| 1972 |
Open Honorable Mention |
| 1974 |
Open Honorable Mention |
|
| Year | Selection |
| 1976 |
Open Second Team |
| 1977 |
Open Honorable Mention |
| 1978 |
Open Honorable Mention |
| 1979 |
Open Honorable Mention |
|
North Carolina State Team Selections
(1969 - 2001 Information Only)
| Year | Selection |
| 1969 |
Second Team Captain |
| 1970 |
First Team Captain |
| 1971 |
First Team |
| 1972 |
First Team |
| 1973 |
First Team |
| 1974 |
First Team |
| 1975 |
First Team |
| 1976 |
First Team Captain |
| 1977 |
First Team Captain |
| 1978 |
First Team Captain |
| 1980 |
First Team |
| 1981 |
First Team |
| 1982 |
First Team |
| 1983 |
First Team Captain |
| 1984 |
Second Team |
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| Year | Selection |
| 1985 |
First Team |
| 1986 |
Second Team |
| 1987 |
First Team |
| 1988 |
First Team |
| 1990 |
Second Team |
| 1991 |
Second Team |
| 1992 |
Second Team |
| 1993 |
First Team |
| 1994 |
Second Team |
| 1995 |
Second Team Captain |
| 1996 |
First Team |
| 1997 |
First Team |
| 2000 |
First Team |
| 2001 |
Second Team |
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Offices Held
| Level | Office |
| National |
Executive Committee, Director |
| Zone |
President, Director |
| State |
State President: 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1977, 1980, 1991, 1992 |
World Shoot Accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishment |
| 1970 |
Champion of Champions Event 100X100 3rd |
| 1970 |
20 gauge Two Man Team Champions with Dr. Archie T. Coffee of Charlotte, NC |
| 1970 |
Member of 20 gauge Five Man Team Champions |
