Scoop Usher

R. L. "Scoop" Usher (December 6, 1913 – April 20, 1985) was a Democrat politician who served in the Missouri House of Representatives. Born in Hannibal, Missouri, he was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives on December 28, 1973, in a special election.^[1] Usher had previously served as a Missouri State Highway Patrol Officer. He was first-runner up in 1957, 1958, and 1959 as national champion pistol shooter. He also played semi-professional basketball.^[2]

References

1. ↑ James C. Kirkpatrick. Official Manual State of Missouri 1975-1976. Jefferson City, Missouri: Von Hoffmann Press, Inc. p. 116. 
2. ↑ "Macon Missouri's 150 Years Sesquicentennial: Sergeant R. L. "Scoop" Usher". Retrieved 2013-12-26.