 (Courtesy of Les Adams) Above is a pressbook ad from the first Trail Blazers film, WILD HORSE STAMPEDE (Monogram, 1943). Notice that Ken Maynard is given the larger photo while Hoot Gibson is pictured in the smaller round photo inset on the right. That's Bob Baker in the center, rearing on his trusty hoss, but not being billed.  (Courtesy of Minard Coons) Above, from L-to-R are Forrest Taylor, Hoot Gibson, Bob Baker (wearing the badge), Betty Miles, Kenneth Harlan (at the desk), Ken Maynard and I. Stanford Jolley in WILD HORSE STAMPEDE (Monogram, 1943), the initial entry in the Trail Blazers series. Baker had a small supporting role as the local lawman.  (Courtesy of Minard Coons) Above, Bob Baker during his motorcycle police days in Arizona.  (Courtesy of Minard Coons) Yes ... Bob Baker's real name was Leland Weed. Coconino County includes the City of Flagstaff, Arizona.  (Courtesy of Minard Coons) Above, Baker and his wife Evelyn at their home in Camp Verde, Arizona. |
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