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Foghorn Jr.: 1923
Submitted by Dave on Wed, 12/16/2009 - 1:34am.
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Washington, D.C. May 29, 1923. "Foghorn Clancy Jr., youngest member of the rodeo to perform in Wild West show during the Shrine convention." National Photo Company Collection glass negative. View full size.
Forget your boots, cowpoke?
Submitted by Mattie on Thu, 12/17/2009 - 1:52am.
Those dainty T-strap shoes with teardrop cutouts don't quite fit the image, pardner.
Littlest Shriner
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Wed, 12/16/2009 - 7:52pm.
I bet that "saddle" is one of those little cars they buzz around in at all the parades.
When you are too little for a horse..
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Wed, 12/16/2009 - 6:30pm.
You get to ride Daddy's valise!
Back in the Saddle again
Submitted by MrMcMac on Wed, 12/16/2009 - 3:53pm.
That lovely hand tooled miniature saddle would sure look good in my trophy room. Can't make out the manufacturer's seal tho. Anybody?
Ouch
Submitted by GlenJay on Wed, 12/16/2009 - 1:57pm.
One quick yank upward on that belt and he has a lifetime career as a male soprano.
I say--I say
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Wed, 12/16/2009 - 1:29pm.
I'm going to grow up to be on the Fred Allen radio show.
The other Foghorn speaks
Submitted by Foghorn Leghorn III on Wed, 12/16/2009 - 1:25pm.
"Thems some most sensible traveling footwear...I say, son, most sensible. Doo-dah."
My 50 years in Rodeo
Submitted by John Howard on Wed, 12/16/2009 - 1:09pm.
was one of several stories penned by this little tyke, and was published in 1952.
http://www.philsp.com/homeville/FMI/t1949.htm
http://www.tiogacountyny.com/towns_villages/barton_history.php
[Check your math. Foghorn Jr. was born circa 1920. The stories were written by his father. - Dave]
Poor Little Kid
Submitted by Rip Tragle on Wed, 12/16/2009 - 11:47am.
He's never going to have the thrill of being strapped into the back of an SUV.
Awesome Moniker
Submitted by GeezerNYC on Wed, 12/16/2009 - 9:32am.
When you start life with the name Foghorn Clancy Jr., it has to turn out good.
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