He came up with many of the innovative techniques that guys are using today. Some people think that he is the best in the business. When he was asked by one of my trainers a few days ago what he could do with BB's quartercrack, he said that nothing could be done. Here is an article about him. He is defintely one of the best in the business. I think he was the one who invented glue-on shoes. I know he helped to perfect the technique but I'm not sure if he is credited with actually inventing glue-ons.
http://www.horseshoes.com/advice/int.../champagne.htm