Barbara Jo Walker
Barbara Jo Walker | |
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| Born | March 12, 1926 |
| Died | June 7, 2000 (aged 74) |
| Other names | Barbara Jo Walker Hummel |
| Alma mater | University of Memphis |
| Title | Miss America 1947 |
| Predecessor | Marilyn Buferd |
| Successor | BeBe Shopp |
Barbara Jo Walker Hummel (March 12, 1926 – June 7, 2000) was Miss America in 1947.
Life[]
She attended the University of Memphis and is an alumna of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. She is also the mother of the late Andy Hummel of the legendary Memphis-based power pop band Big Star.
She was the last Miss America to be crowned in her bathing suit; all since 1947 have been crowned in their evening gowns. Walker, was , the last city representative to win the crown.
She died in Memphis, Tennessee, on June 7, 2000.[1]
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References[]
- ^ "Miss America History 1947". Archived from the original on 2006-12-21. Retrieved 2006-12-30.
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