Morris Fisher

Morris Fisher
Morris Fisher in 1923 holding his 300 m rifle and its target
Personal information
Born(1890-05-04)May 4, 1890
Youngstown, Ohio, United States
DiedMay 23, 1968(1968-05-23) (aged 78)
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Sport
SportSport shooting
ClubU.S. Marine Corps
Medal record
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1920 Antwerp 300 m free rifle,
three positions
Gold medal – first place 1920 Antwerp Team free rifle
Gold medal – first place 1920 Antwerp Team 300 m
military rifle, prone
Gold medal – first place 1924 Paris 600 metre free rifle
Gold medal – first place 1924 Paris Team free rifle

Morris "Bud" Fisher (May 4, 1890 – May 23, 1968) was an American sport shooter and United States Marine Corps shooting instructor. He competed at the 1920 and 1924 Summer Olympics and won five gold medals in 300–800 m rifle events.[1] He ended his Olympic career in 1924, as shooting was not part of the 1928 Games, and long-distance rifle events re-appeared only at the 1948 Olympics, when he had long retired both from active competitions and military service.[2]

Biography

Fisher was born in Youngstown, Ohio. In 1911 Fisher enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and later competed while on duty. Besides his Olympic medals, Fisher won six world titles and held five world records. In 1916 he was awarded the distinguished marksman badge. He retired from shooting competitions in 1934 and later coached shooters at the U.S. Marine Corps and at the Toledo police department. In 1941 he retired from military service in the rank of gunnery sergeant. He was soon recalled as a shooting instructor during World War II, in which he lost his son William, at Okinawa in 1945.[1] Fisher retired for good in 1946 as a Chief Warrant Officer.[3]

He settled first in La Jolla, California, and then in Honolulu, Hawaii, where he died in 1968. He was buried with full military honors at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego, California. In 2009, he was inducted into the United States Marine Corps Sports Hall of Fame.[4][5][6] He has also been inducted into the USA Shooting Hall of fame.[7]

Books by Fisher

  • Mastering the Pistol and Revolver, New York: Putnam's, 1940. [Riling 2314]
  • Mastering the Rifle, New York: Putnam's, 1940. [Riling 2315]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Morris Fisher". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on April 17, 2020. Retrieved December 14, 2014.
  2. ^ "Morris Fisher". Olympedia. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
  3. ^ MORRIS FISHER
  4. ^ Rocketto, Hap (March 2010). "Morris Fisher: Master Rifleman and Musician". The Rifleman's Journal.
  5. ^ Morris Fisher. USA Shooting
  6. ^ Lamothe, Dan (April 29, 2009). "Corps to induct 4 into Sports Hall of Fame". Marine Corps Times. Archived from the original on February 23, 2012. Retrieved May 7, 2009.
  7. ^ "Hall of Fame – Morris Fisher". usashooting.org. Retrieved September 2, 2021.