Ray Scott dies at 88; helped launch professional bass angling
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Harold Sharp - The Bass Fishing Hall Of Fame
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Ultimate showman' of bass fishing, Ray Scott, dead at 88 - Seattle Sports
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Ray Scott, Creator of the Super Bowl of Bass Fishing, Dies at 88 - The New York Times
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Ray Scott: A celebration of life - Bassmaster
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B.A.S.S. founder Ray Scott, father of modern bass fishing, has died
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B.A.S.S. founder Ray Scott, father of modern bass fishing, has died
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Ray Scott - The Bass Fishing Hall Of Fame
Ray Scott dies at 88; helped launch professional bass angling
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Ray Scott, Creator of the Super Bowl of Bass Fishing, Dies at 88 - The New York Times, bass fisherman
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Ray Scott, Creator of the Super Bowl of Bass Fishing, Dies at 88 - The New York Times
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Ray Scott: Snapshots of his life - Bassmaster
Ray Scott dies at 88; helped launch professional bass angling
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Ray Scott - The Bass Fishing Hall Of Fame