In 1945, after World War II ended, Denzel started
trapshooting at the B.B. Orchards Gun Club in
Wenatchee, Washington.Denzel and his wife, Letha, then moved to
Lake Chelan, Washington and in 1952 they settled in
Orland, California.
Along with his beloved wife, Letha, trapshooters
could count on Denzel’s support and enthusiasm for
trapshooting and the PITA.For years Denzel helped to organize many gun
clubs.
Anyone who has ever attended a shoot during that
time would recognize Denzel and Letha at their
vendor spot with anything trapshooters needed.He was the most familiar shooter and vendor
that ever attended a trapshoot.
Denzel has many wins to his credit.The following are just a few:
· Class
A Singles Champion – California
·Class
A Singles Runner-up – California
·Class
A Singles Champion (100) – Grand Pacific 1975
·Class
AA Singles Champion – California – Twice
·Class
D Doubles Champion – Nevada 1972
·Class
AA Champion – California 1978
·24-27
Runner-up – Silver State Grand 1974
·26-27
Series Award winner – California 1989
·Doubles
Class C Champion – Oregon
·Doubles
Veteran Champion – California 1989
·Doubles
Veteran Champion – Grand Pacific 1991
·Senior
Doubles Champion – Grand Pacific 1995
·Senior
Singles Champion – California 1995
·Senior
Doubles Champion – Grand Pacific 1996
·Senior
Singles Champion - California 1996
·Senior
High Overall – California 1997
·Senior
Handicap Champion – California 1997
·Senior
Singles Champion – California 1997
·Senior
Doubles Champion – California 1997
Denzel made the Veterans All-Star Team 10 times.Through the years, Denzel was very active in
the PITA.His contributions helped to make trapshooting
what it is today.Denzel is one of the most deserving inductees
in the Hall of Fame.
