PAUL E. HOLLOWAY
1898-1996

Few have contributed to the sport of trapshooting with more distinction than Paul E. Holloway. He gave generously both financially and of his time for the advancement of the sport in New Jersey. These actions along with his shooting ability and great sportsmanship won him a legion of friends, which he considered his most prized possession.

Paul Holloway was "bitten by the trapshooting bug" about 1927 when he began shooting at the Alpha Gun Club in Atco, NJ. He quickly became an accomplished shot capturing the doubles and all around crown at the 19356 state championship. In 1936 he organized a group of friends who helped build the Pine Valley Gun Club with a log cabin clubhouse on the farm he had purchased earlier. He remained active in the club for many years seeing it through some very tough times. There was no state tournament in 1943 due to the war restrictions, and it looked like no state shoot would be scheduled for 1944. In an attempt to keep our trapshooting organization alive, Paul helped organize an abbreviated state shoot for 1944, only weeks before the state's normal shoot date and offered to host it at the club often referred to in shooting magazines as "Paul Holloway's Pine Valley Gun Club."

In 1936, Paul was successful in defending his previous doubles crown and won the state doubles title again in 1939, 40, 41 and 50. In addition to his 1935 all around title, he went on to win that title again in 1939 and 40. In 1939, he captured the state singles title and was runner-up in 1940. At the 1940 Grand American, Paul was the high all around champion with a score of 387x400, winning the prestigious Jim Daly Cup. Shooting as a veteran, Paul was the state veteran singles champion in 1968, 69, and 71.

Paul shot regularly and was a member of many clubs in New Jersey and surrounding states. He also shot the Florida Chain for many years. He was highly regarded for his integrity and was elected to many administrative positions. Over the years, he held several offices within the Pine Valley Gun Club, was a member of the board of governors of the Camden P.R.R. Shooting Association and a board member of the Quaker City Gun Club. Within our state association, Paul was elected Chairman of the Board in 1938, NJSTA President three times from 1940-41, 1941-42 and 1947-48, 2nd Vice President from 1950-51, 1st Vice President from 1952-53 and served as Trustee from 1942-63. He was also a member of the Atlantic Indians and a life member of the ATA and Pine Valley Gun Club. Paul shot the annual Jerse7y Cricket, winning the veterans trophy in 1968 with a score of 284x300.

An avid hunter, Paul often invited friends to hunt ducks and geese on his Maryland farm completing his last hunt at age 94. He competed in many flier shoots, usually posting scores with the top shooters.
Paul Holloway has embodied the finest aspects of the sport. An unquestioned talent for breaking clay targets of all types and under difficult conditions. . . unflagging sportsmanship whether winning or losing. . . and a willingness to support and expand the sport in every way possible.

At the time of his death, Paul E. Holloway registered 92,800 singles, 28,925 handicap and 21,910 doubles targets.

LAWRENCE RUSSO, JR.
ATA No. 3510845

Lawrence Russo, Jr. of Saddle River, New Jersey had a passion for live bird shooting which led him into trapshooting in 1972. His love for live pigeon matches had him traveling all over the world. Larry owned and operated Troy Meadows Trap Club for many years. Troy Meadows Gun Club helped North Jersey Gun Club host the Northern Zone trap shoot. It didn't take Larry long to start his winning ways.

He won numerous titles at the New Jersey State Shoot which include the Singles Championship in 1978, the Handicap in 1979 with a 99 at 27 yards, Double Championship in 1981 and 1983 and High Over All in 1979 and 1980 along with many class and yardage trophies. He has been on the New Jersey State Trap Team many times.

At the Eastern Zone Larry was Singles Champion in 1978 and 1980; Doubles Champion in 1994 and All Around Champion for three consecutive years: 1977, 1978 and 1979.

Larry has attended the Grand American in 1974. His most memorable moments at the Grand were winning the High All Around title with a 397 out of 400 and winning the Brother/Brother trophy in the Singles Championship a record 11 times with brother, Jerry, who is also a New Jersey Hall of Fame Candidate. He was on the All-American 1st team in 1981 and a member of the 2nd team in 1976, 1977, 1978, 1980, 1981, 1983 and 1991.

To his credit, Larry was the 22nd shooter in the country to break a 100 straight from the 27 yard line. He was the 10th person in ATA history to break the Grand Slam of trapshooting complete this feat in 1976. At one point, he had an amazing long run in singles of 1107 straight!

At the end of the 2003 target year Larry had registered 110,916 Singles, 81,150 Handicap and 70,330 Doubles.

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