Barbara Jo Walker Hummel (March 12, 1926 – June 7, 2000) was Miss America in 1947.
Barbara Jo Walker | |
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 Walker in 1947 | |
| 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 |
Life edit
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 Miss Memphis, the last city representative to win the crown.
She died in Memphis, Tennessee, on June 7, 2000.[1]
References edit
- ^ "Miss America History 1947". Archived from the original on 2006-12-21. Retrieved 2006-12-30.
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