The passing of a legend

BaSsFiShEr20 · 02-13-05, 05:09 PM

It is with heavy heart I share this post with you. My childhood hero has passed away. I met him at age 10, and he was one of the most sincere and genuine men I have ever met. He will be missed.

Tom Mann passes 2/13/2005
The Eufaula Tribune reported that fishing legend Tom Mann died Friday night at the age of 72. Cause of death was reported to be complications from heart surgery performed earlier this week.

Mann fished BASS events for 17 years and competed in seven Bassmaster Classics. With a $5.00 investment, he and his wife Ann started Mann's Bait Co. in 1958. It grew to become one of the most successful bait companies in history.

He also founded and operated Allied Sports Co., which manufactured Humminbird electronics. The company was later renamed Techsonic. In addition, he founded Southern Plastics in 1977.

Funeral services are said to be Tues., Feb. 15 at 2 p.m. at the Calvary Baptist Church in Eufaula. Visitation is earlier that afternoon between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. A memorial service may also take place later in the week.

BassFan will soon look at Tom Mann's career and the tremendous impact he had on the sport.

Charles

02-13-05, 05:09 PM	#1
BaSsFiShEr20 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Posts: 0	The passing of a legend It is with heavy heart I share this post with you. My childhood hero has passed away. I met him at age 10, and he was one of the most sincere and genuine men I have ever met. He will be missed. Tom Mann passes 2/13/2005 The Eufaula Tribune reported that fishing legend Tom Mann died Friday night at the age of 72. Cause of death was reported to be complications from heart surgery performed earlier this week. Mann fished BASS events for 17 years and competed in seven Bassmaster Classics. With a $5.00 investment, he and his wife Ann started Mann's Bait Co. in 1958. It grew to become one of the most successful bait companies in history. He also founded and operated Allied Sports Co., which manufactured Humminbird electronics. The company was later renamed Techsonic. In addition, he founded Southern Plastics in 1977. Funeral services are said to be Tues., Feb. 15 at 2 p.m. at the Calvary Baptist Church in Eufaula. Visitation is earlier that afternoon between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. A memorial service may also take place later in the week. BassFan will soon look at Tom Mann's career and the tremendous impact he had on the sport. Charles

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