Tildon Downing
Tildon Downing
Fayetteville, NC
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
| Year | Accomplishment | Average |
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| 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) |
| 20 Gauge Average of 99.67 was a National Record at that time | ||
| 1990 | National High Average Leader 12 Gauge | 1248X1250 (99.84) |
| Championship | # Times Won |
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| 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 |
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| Level | Office |
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| National | Executive Committee, Director |
| Zone | President, Director |
| State | State President: 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1977, 1980, 1991, 1992 |
| Year | Accomplishment |
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| 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 |