Richard Petty celebrates a career that spans 50 years next week
Posted By Paul on July 5, 2008
I’ve been a fan of Richard Petty for as long as I can remember. As a youngster, I’d have taken a Richard Petty trading card over a Mickey Mantle card any day…
I’ve had the privilege of meeting him several times, and being part of the press photographers covering a Richard Petty visit on two occasions.
I can so relate to this article…
Petty still ‘The King’
Richard Petty celebrates a career that spans 50 years next week.
By Dustin Long
A cowboy hat his crown; sunglasses his jewels.
This is The King’s outfit.
No majestic robe — just boots, jeans and a button-down shirt. Anything more would not suit the man who embodies the South like Andy Griffith, barbecue and sweet tea.
Richard Petty embraced the role long ago, but deep down he’s just a kid from Randolph County, N.C., who, no matter where he traveled, always returned home. Often with a trophy. Nobody won more races in NASCAR’s top series. Or ever will.
His success lured fans. His grace and humility made them loyal subjects. His autograph — he’s signed about a million in a career that celebrates 50 years on July 12 — is his calling card.
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