Buford Pusser, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Buford Pusser

American policeman, sheriff, wrestler

Date of Birth: 12-Dec-1937

Place of Birth: Adamsville, Tennessee, United States

Date of Death: 21-Aug-1974

Profession: politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius


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About Buford Pusser

  • Buford Hayse Pusser (December 12, 1937 – August 21, 1974) was the Sheriff of McNairy County, Tennessee, from 1964 to 1970 and Constable of Adamsville from 1970 to 1972.
  • Pusser is known for his virtual one-man war on moonshining, prostitution, gambling, and other vices along the Mississippi–Tennessee state line.
  • His efforts have inspired several books, songs, movies, and a TV series.
  • He was also a wrestler known as "Buford the Bull" in the Mid-South. The Buford Pusser Museum was established at the home he lived in at the time of his death in 1974.
  • A Buford Pusser Festival is held each May in his hometown of Adamsville, Tennessee.

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