The Brown Derby is a chain of

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s located in and around

Springfield, Missouri Springfield is the third largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri and the county seat of Greene County. The city's population was 169,176 at the 2020 census. It is the principal city of the Springfield metropolitan area, which had an estimat ...

. The first Brown Derby was opened in Springfield in 1937 by John A. Morris. The Brown Derby is famous for being the first retail location for fishing lures and other fishing accessories sold by John L. Morris, the son of the Brown Derby's founder, and the future proprietor of the Springfield-based

Bass Pro Shops BPS Direct, L.L.C, doing business as Bass Pro Shops, is an American privately held retailer which specializes in hunting, fishing, camping, and other related outdoor recreation merchandise. With headquarters in Springfield, Missouri, Bass P ...

. John L. Morris began selling fishing and other outdoor products from an 8×8 ft (2.4×2.4 m) section of his father's store and eventually incorporated Bass Pro Shops in 1972.

History

The first Brown Derby was opened in 1937 by John A. Morris, the father of John L. Morris, the creator and owner of the outdoor retail store chain Bass Pro Shop. The Brown Derby has grown to 18 locations in and around Springfield, Missouri, including the Brown Derby International Wine Center.

International Wine Center

The Brown Derby International Wine Center was opened in 1969.

References

* Dummit, Chris. (May 14, 1995)

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''Why the fuss to hook Bass Pro? Sport paradise would lure tourists." Page 1A. * Walker, Larry (August 1995) Wines & Vinesbr>The retail scene - wine.
Volume 76; Issue 8; page 18. * Waters, Steve. (November 16, 1998) South Florida Sun-Sentinel ''Bass is business, for fun and profit.'' Section: Sports; Page 1D. * Sasser, Ray. (March 21, 1999)

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''Geared for success: Johnny Morris, whose sixth Outdoor World superstore opens this week in Grapevine, has turned his passion into a sporting goods empire.'' Section: Sports day; Page 26B. *

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(February 20, 2005) ''Beyond Branson: So near the show-biz glitz and yet so far, Big Cedar Lodge is the place to kick back and enjoy nature. Just ask Bass Pro Shops founder John Morris.'' Page: H1. * Tackett, Paul. (June 21, 2006)

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''Fishy business.'' Section: Community; Page 1. {{DEFAULTSORT:Brown Derby (Company) Companies based in Springfield, Missouri Food and drink companies established in 1937 Privately held companies based in Missouri Alcohol distribution retailers 1937 establishments in Missouri Drink companies of the United States