Clarence D. Kozlowski
1934-
Hunter - Tournament Archer

Clarence D. Kozlowski born September 19, 1934 in Ellis, Kansas. Moved to Coalinga, California in 1939. During his school years Clarence lettered in football, basketball and swimming. While attending high school Clarence worked part time for Union Oil where a fellow employee introduced him to hunting with a bow and arrow, In 1952 Clarence killed his first deer and enjoyed reasonable success hunting with his bow for the next few years. In 1955 his interest changed to competitive long-range rifle shooting where for the next five years he was highly competitive and widely recognized as a top shot

In 1960 while making an underwater scuba gun, he accidentally shot himself in the stomach. After three operations and many months in the hospital his doctors recommended he start a body rebuilding program. This started Clarence back into archery as a serious competitor.

During the years of 1963 to 1973 Clarence Kozlowski's shooting ability, fierce competitiveness and desire to become totally involved in archery made his name known not only throughout California but recognized across the United States. Clarence was the first archer to win the California State Field, Target and Broadhead Championship tournaments.

In 1969, he received NFAA perfect pins for both field and hunter round. He won Regional, Sectional and National championships as well as numerous large and small tournaments throughout California. For his achievements in archery, in 1965 the City of Coalinga awarded Clarence their Certificate of Merit. By his hunting ability Clarence was made a member of
CBH-SAA Big Game Club, He served on the Easton Field Research team and Bear Archery Company's advisory staff.
From 1971 through 1973 Clarence served as 2nd Vice-President in charge of field archery for CBH-SAA. For his efforts in serving Archers of California, Clarence was awarded a life membership in CBH-SAA.

A motorcycle accident left Clarence with a broken wrist requiring three bone grafts, which ultimately led to his retirement from archery.

Clarence Kozlowski - a competitor.

Inducted 1982