The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds

493 - Plennie Wingo

Aug 10, 2021
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Plennie's Early Life

  • Plennie Wingo, born in Texas, lost his father early in life.
  • His mother remarried to his uncle and had ten more children.
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Restaurant Troubles

  • During Prohibition, Plennie was arrested for selling alcohol, impacting his restaurant business.
  • The bank eventually took his restaurant during the Depression.
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The Backwards Idea

  • Inspired by physical feats, Plennie decided to walk around the world backward.
  • His wife disapproved, but his daughter supported the idea.
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