Innovation and the Trapper Keeper
My father, E. Bryant Crutchfield, was integral to the development and the commercial success of the Trapper Keeper. “Crutch” was creative, innovative and a memorable character. When he retired, he never really picked up a hobby. In hindsight, he should have written a book to tell some of his stories.
The Trapper Keeper is an iconic product that was a fixture in the childhood of so many students growing up in the 1980s and 1990s.
In 2013, Mental Floss did an extensive article on the History of the Trapper Keeper that featured my father prominently.
It is my goal to write a book telling the story of the people, circumstances, and innovation that led to the development of the Trapper Keeper.
Do you have a memory or information that might help with this project? Or would you like to just stay informed?
Regardless, please reach out!