Last weekend at the Iowa Deer Classic we saw a touching tribute to the memory of Larry Huffman, whose death took many of us by surprise. The tribute included a display of some of the greatest whitetails on earth. Larry founded the Iowa Deer Classic in 1999. He also spent many years collecting the original antlers from some of the biggest bucks in the world, and displaying them at deer classics for the public to appreciate. Eight of Larry’s favorite bucks were on display at the Classic. Larry was a good friend and will be greatly missed.

The Mel Johnson Buck.

Considered on of the best typicals of all time, this great 6x6 Illinois State Record was taken by Mr. Mel Johnson in 1965 in Peoria County, Illinois. This world record typical bow kill has a net score of 204 4/8.

The Illinois Roadkill

With an outside spread of 31 inches, this monster whitetail from Illinois may be the biggest example in the world that score doesn't mean everything. He was killed along Highway 96 back in 1965. He has impressive 30 inch main beams and scores 176 5/8 typical.

The Del Austin Buck - "Old Mossy Horns"

This tremendous whitetail buck is the World Record Non-typical Pope and Young buck. It scores an impressive 279 7/8. It was taken by Mr. Del Austin in 1962 in Hall County, Nebraska with a bow and arrow.

The Wayne Bills Buck

Mr. Wayne Bills harvested this spectacular 5x5 buck in Hamilton County, Iowa in 1974. When you talk about classic beauty this buck has to rank as one of the best in the world. The buck has a net typical score of 201 4/8.

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The Hole In The Horn Buck.

This spectacular buck is undoubtedly the most famous non-typical buck in the world. Found dead in Ohio in 1940 the buck scores 328 2/8 with an outside spread of 36 inches and more than 40 scorable points it is the world’s most impressive buck for sheer mass.

The James Jordan Buck

The legend of all legends, scoring #2 typical of all time, the massive Jordan buck from Danbury, Wisconsin, held the world record for 80 years. Taken back in 1914, the Jordan is the World Record 5x5 scoring 206 1/8 typical.

The Raveling Buck

The Raveling is currently the Iowa State Record Non-Typical. Known as old "Rag Horn," this awesome non-typical was taken in Iowa in 1973. Three drop tines and more make this truly a legend of the whitetail world.  This buck scores and impressive 282 0/8.

The Breen Buck.

Considered by most historians as the greatest typical whitetail buck ever harvested, this MN state record was taken by John Breen in 1918. Its typical Boone and Crockett score is an impressive 202 0/8.

For more information about these bucks and others in the Legendary Whitetails Collection log on to http://www.deergear.com/.