Welcome to the Legendary Sheriff, Buford Pusser’s web site. Pusser’s story is complex while many call him a hero and there are those who vilify him, even to this day. Buford Pusser’s life is filled with controversy, urban legends, myths, and lies that some people will call facts. Peatie Plunk on of his deputies said that Buford’s career is made in a hand full of events. This site will point out in-depth detail the facts and bust the mythology of those events. Buford’s enemies were ruthless, both the criminal and the political adversaries would say or do anything to destroy Pusser. Buford was not perfect and had his own interpretation of the law at times. Life and events call some men to do extraordinary acts. Buford Pusser was a loving husband, loving father, and had a job he was destined to fulfill. Herodotus wrote, “Great deeds are usually wrought at great risks.” Buford’s job was the sheriff of McNairy County, Tennessee. McNairy County at the time was filled with corruption, moon shiners, gamblers, prostitutes, and organized crime figures. When a person is called to do extraordinary acts they are just doing what they know to do at the time. Buford was reacting to situations that were placed in front of him. The risk and the price he paid were beyond what a normal man could endure and finish the job. Buford did. |
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