Search results
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.
Jan 8, 2024 · Learn about the life and legacy of Buford Pusser, who fought against the Dixie Mafia and the State Line Mob, and survived multiple assassination attempts. His story inspired the 1973 movie Walking Tall, starring Joe Don Baker.
Feb 8, 2024 · Buford Pusser was a basketball star at Adamsville High School in the mid-1950s. At 6-foot-6, he played center, and averaged a tick under 20 points per game.
Feb 14, 2024 · Learn about the life and death of Buford Pusser, the famous McNairy County Sheriff who fought moonshiners and criminals, and his wife Pauline, who was killed in a 1967 ambush. Find out why Tennessee authorities dug up Pauline's body 56 years later and what they hope to discover.
Feb 9, 2024 · Pauline Pusser was shot and killed in 1967 in an ambush that also wounded her husband, former McNairy County Sheriff Buford Pusser. The TBI conducted an autopsy on her remains after a recent tip and hopes to identify the killer.
Feb 22, 1973 · A film based on the life of Tennessee sheriff Buford Pusser, who fought crime and corruption in his town with his own methods. Joe Don Baker stars as Pusser, and the film features action, drama, and some historical details.
Sep 24, 2016 · Sheriff Buford Pusser: (Jerry Skinner Documentary) - YouTube. Learn about the life and legacy of the legendary Tennessee lawman who inspired the Walking Tall film series. Watch this fascinating ...
