Rufus Hussey

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Rufus Hussey

Rufus Hussey is known the world over as The Beanshooter Man. Hussey was born and raised just south of Seagrove, North Carolina and became known throughout Randolph County for his ability to make and shoot beanshooters.

Rufus hit the big-time when he was invited to appear on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. After a bit of small-talk, Johnny asked, " I understand you're going to demonstrate your skill... is that right?" Rufus replied, "Sure! I'd rather shoot the beanshooter than shoot the bull." Soon Rufus was shooting a corncob from Johnny's hand.

A few months later brought a call from Charles Kuralt. He wanted to come down to the farm and interview Rufus for one of his On the Road segments. Rufus put on a real show shooting targets of all types. The segment ended with him breaking a corncob from Charles's hand.[http://www.asheboro.com/users/teallen/rufus1.htm 1