information acquired from the WSHPA Hall of Fame Book, newsletters and other sources

DUANE GILLIN       Blissfield, MI

inducted 1983

DuaneDuane has been a member of the state association for over 40 years.

He served as State Secretary in 1971-73
Served as vice president in 1976

Duane with Fred Smith Sr and Merv Lichty from Ontario got together and formed the annual Michigan/Ontario Friendship tournament in 1972.

He won the Seniors Class B title in 1993 and Class C in 1998.

He has served as chairman of the Hall of Fame Committee, Audit and Finance Committe and others, as well as a member of several committees.

He has pitched in several world tournaments and was a delegate as well.

In 1971 he won the class B title in the Water Wonderland Open.

Duane and Maxine Duane was instrumental in forming the River Raisin Horseshoe Club and acted as president of the club.

He is a great promoter and a great competitor, one of our dedicated members.
The River Raisin Club has hosted the Annual Don Kaiser, Bob Sibson, Dike Cowell Memorial Tournament.