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C.W. Billings, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
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C.W. Billings, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
C.W. Billings, between c1910 and c1915
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Aiming Athlete Flat Cap George Grantham Bain Gold Medallist Olympian Olympic Olympic Games Olympics Shooting Sportsman Sportsmen Bain George Graham Bain News Service Clay Pigeon Shooting George Graham Bain Head Dress Olympic Champion Press Photography
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Charles W. Billings - Aiming for Greatness
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This photograph print captures Charles W. Billings in his element - on a shooting range, circa between c1910 and c1915. As a renowned American athlete, he was no stranger to the world of sports, particularly clay pigeon shooting (also known as trapshooting). With an impressive gold medal collection from various Olympic Games under his belt, Billings stood out among his peers.
In this striking black-and-white image taken by Bain News Service's George Graham Bain or Grantham Bain, we see Billings donning a flat cap and sporting a determined look. His eyes are focused intently on the target ahead, as if willing himself to hit bullseye after bullseye. The simplicity of his attire - just a white shirt and dark trousers - only adds to the sense of rugged individualism that defined this Olympic champion.
As one of America's most celebrated athletes during the early 20th century, Billings' story is not just about athletic prowess but also serves as a testament to perseverance in the face of adversity. This photograph print offers us a glimpse into his world - a world where sportsmanship and competition reigned supreme.
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