Virgil Victor Ward (May 25, 1911 - September 13, 2004) was a freshwater sportfishing competitor, businessman, and media personality for fishing and conservation. He was the winner of the 1958 Regional Bass Competition, the 1962 World Series of Sport Fishing, the 1964 National Championship of Fresh Water Fishing and 1964 Outdoor Writers and Broadcasters National Fishing Tournament.
In addition to his popular television show ''Championship Fishing'', Ward is a member of the Ozark Fisherman’s Hall of Fame, the International Fishing Hall of Fame and the
National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame
The Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame is an American hall of fame in Hayward, Wisconsin, dedicated to promoting freshwater fishing. Approximately 100,000 visitors tour the museum each year. The muskie sculpture is the world's largest muskie.
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. Ward was awarded ''The Dophin Award'' - fishing’s highest recognition.
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category:American fishers
People from Missouri
2004 deaths
1911 births