December 3, 1925 is the Birthday of Ferlin Husky
December 3, 1925 is the birthday of Ferlin Husky, the country singer who was born in Cantwell, MO. He lived and went to school in Desloge, Flat River, Irondale, St. Louis, Springfield, Leadwood, and Vienna, MO.
This post was contributed by Ross Malone. A historian and a retired school teacher, Ross has authored many books about Missouri’s history, weird facts, and folk tales. He has also written children’s historical fiction. Visit his website, and buy his books in the Missouri Life store.
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