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DID YOU KNOW? Facts about 'Dukes of Hazzard' - Macon TelegraphMar 7, 2013 · His stories were the basis the 1975 movie “Moonrunners,” which was the inspiration for “The Dukes of Hazzard.” Producer Gy Waldron conceived the ...
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Jerry Elijah Rushing Obituary July 23, 2017Jul 23, 2017 · He was owner of Chestnut Hunting Lodge. Jerry was the real 'Duke of Hazzard', creator of the Dukes of Hazzard, actor and stunt man.
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Confederate flag is not racist says inspiration for Dukes of HazzardJul 1, 2015 · ' Mr Rushing - also known as 'Snake' - became the inspiration for the Dukes of Hazzard after telling his story of how he used to drive illegal ...
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Jerry Elijah Rushing - North Carolina Bowhunters AssociationJerry was born in 1936 in Monroe, NC. Service: President: 1972 - 1975. Bowhunting Accomplishments: Jerry received 54 patches for various species of Big and ...
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Jerry Rushing - IMDbPersonal details · Born. September 1, 1937 · Monroe, North Carolina, USA · Spouse. Shelby Polk Rushing1958 - July 23, 2017 (his death, 1 child) · Children. Darlene ...Missing: background | Show results with:background
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Jerry Elijah Rushing (1937-2017) - Find a Grave MemorialJerry Rushing was best known for his years as a "bootlegger" or "moonshine runner". He is the real life person of whom the "Dukes of Hazzard" was based.
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Jerry Rushing | The Dukes of Hazzard Wiki | FandomJerry Elijah Rushing (September 1, 1937 - July 23, 2017; Monroe, North Carolina) is an American best known for his years as a bootlegger or moonrunner.
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DukesFest: Jerry Rushing - BRBTV News BlogJun 5, 2006 · Following in the legacy of his father and grandfather, Jerry Elijah Rushing ran two million gallons of bootleg moonshine whiskey through the ...Missing: bootlegger | Show results with:bootlegger
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The Real Duke of Hazzard: The Jerry Rushing Story ... - eBayIn his rebellious youth, he followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather and became a fearless bootlegger, running over two million gallons of ...
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Jerry Elijah Rushing - The Taylorsville TimesJul 23, 2017 · He was owner of Chestnut Hunting Lodge. Jerry was the real 'Duke of Hazzard', creator of the Dukes of Hazzard, actor and stunt man.
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Phyllis Kiker Obituary May 1, 2019 - Monroe - Gordon Funeral ServiceMay 1, 2019 · She was also preceded in death by her two brothers; Jerry Rushing and Johnny Rushing. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 Friday, May 3, 2019 ...
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Moonshine in North Carolina: The Illegal Whiskey that Shaped a StateFor many years, the production of moonshine was an important source of income for many rural communities, particularly during the time of Prohibition when the ...Missing: 1950s necessity
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It's All Legal Until You Get Caught: Moonshining in the Southern ...Moonshining was a good way to make a little extra money in a cash-poor, subsistence farming economy. It was a lot easier to haul to market than large amounts of ...Missing: necessity poverty
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23 Facts About The Dukes Of Hazard And General Lee's Last JumpMay 5, 2011 · Rushing was often joined by his brother Johnny, and sometimes by his female cousin Delane. But they just delivered the moonshine, which was ...
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Blazing the back-road path for 'Dukes' - Los Angeles TimesAug 12, 2005 · And the answer is the all-but-forgotten opus titled “Moonrunners,” written and directed by Gy Waldron four years before he got a show called ...Missing: credible sources
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General Lee Charger: Remembering the Most Famous Muscle Car ...Mar 27, 2024 · The TV show was actually based on the 1975 film Moonrunners, which, in turn, was inspired by the life of Jerry Rushing, a real-life bootlegger.Missing: early involvement
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Moonrunners (1975) - Full cast & crew - IMDbStunts · Mike Head · Mike Head. stunt driver · Charles Mincey · Charles Mincey. stunt driver · Elijah Perry · Elijah Perry. stunt driver (as Jerry Rushing) · Gene ...
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AFI|CatalogAccording to an 11 Nov 1974 Box article, Jerry Rushing began hauling illegal whiskey at the age of twelve. His first car chase occurred when he was thirteen, ...
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"The Dukes of Hazzard" Repo Men (TV Episode 1979) - IMDbRating 7.3/10 (242) Jerry Rushing · Ace Parker. Director. Ron Satlof. Writer. Bob Clark · All cast ... I would say this is my favorite episode of the Dukes of Hazzard, but I just can ...
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Repo Men | The Dukes of Hazzard Wiki - FandomJerry Rushing that plays Ace, the used car dealer, wrote the book that The Dukes of Hazzard was based on and was the model for Bo Duke. External Links. Repo Men ...
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Rushing v. Time Warner, Inc., 3:05-cv-00474 - MidpageThe Defendants dispute that any of Moonrunners, The Dukes of Hazzard film or The Dukes of Hazzard television series were based on the Plaintiff's life story.Missing: credible | Show results with:credible
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NCBA History - North Carolina Bowhunters AssociationNCBA founder, Jerry Elijah Rushing, took the first Black Bear officially recorded taken with bow & arrow in North Carolina from Yancey County in 1970. It ...Missing: enforcement | Show results with:enforcement
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NCBA Hall of Fame - North Carolina Bowhunters AssociationJerry Elijah Rushing, February 27, 2013, Raleigh, NC. 26. Charles "Jack" Smith, February 27, 2013, Raleigh, NC. 27.Wayne Smith, February 27, 2013, Raleigh, NC.Missing: achievements | Show results with:achievements
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Struttin' Time - The Mountain EagleFeb 16, 2022 · After saying goodbye to Chestnut Hunting Lodge, Jerry Rushing, and his crew, I never returned to hunt with him again. Wild boars were in my ...
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NASCAR's Prohibition-Era Origins - History.comNov 17, 2017 · The future NASCAR Hall of Famer and team owner first discovered his talent behind the wheel while running moonshine as a teen. “Moonshining ...
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NASCAR Rooted in Prohibition BootleggingMany future NASCAR drivers cut their teeth bootlegging illegal moonshine in the 1940s, such as NASCAR Hall of Famer Junior Johnson, who won his learner's permit ...
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How a Group of Daring Bootleggers Created NASCAR - Atlas ObscuraJan 23, 2019 · “Moonshiners put more time, energy, thought, and love into their cars than any racers ever will,” moonshiner and NASCAR driver Junior Johnson ...
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The Real Duke of Hazzard – The Dukes of HazzardBook Information: The Real Duke of Hazzard: The Jerry Rushing Story By Michael Barnes with Jerry Rushing Creation House; Release: August 5, 2005; ISBN: 1 ...Missing: Charisma | Show results with:Charisma
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The Real Duke Of Hazzard: The Jerry Rushing Story: Barnes, Michael D, Rushing, Mr. Jerry: 9781591858997: Amazon.com: Books### Book Summary: *The Real Duke of Hazzard: The Jerry Rushing Story*
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THE REAL DUKE OF HAZZARD: THE JERRY RUSHING STORY By ...THE REAL DUKE OF HAZZARD: THE JERRY RUSHING STORY By Michael D Barnes EXCELLENT ; Publication Year: 2005 ; Number Of Pages: 320 ; Binding: Paperback ; Item ...Missing: Charisma | Show results with:Charisma
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The Real Duke Of Hazzard: The Jerry Rushing Story - GoodreadsRating 3.6 (8) Aug 5, 2005 · Jerry Elijah Rushing, aka “Snake,” is a legend in his own time. In his rebellious youth, he followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather and became ...