Slim Pickens was a rodeo star turned actor, perhaps most famous for whooping and waving his cowboy hat as he rode a nuclear missile to his death in “Dr. Strangelove” …
Died December 1983
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“Gorgeous George” Wagner was one of the first villains of professional wrestling – and he set a high standard for followers to live up to.
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Devoted surfer Dennis Wilson had a great idea for how to capitalize on the popularity of his favorite sport. We’re lucky he shared his idea with his fellow Beach Boys.