Word: selmer
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...fearlessness inspired the highly acclaimed film Walking Tall (TIME, May 21, 1973), in which Pusser, as played by look-alike Actor Joe Don Baker, wielded a big stick against wrongdoers with devastating effect. Last week Pusser, 36, died when his new sports car ran off Highway 64 near Selmer, Tenn. Ironically, hours before his death, he had signed a contract to meld art and life by playing himself in the movie sequel to Walking Tall...