While holding a set of his trusty Ted Allen brand horseshoes, Bucyrus resident Virgle McCown sits next to the trophy he earned for placing second in the senior men’s division (60-and-over) at the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association 2019 World Tournament.

Bucyrus resident Virgle McCown has taken pitching horseshoes seriously for many years, and now he has something truly special to show for it: A runner-up finish at a world championship.

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