Humor

 

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Gary Clark and Jim Graham discuss basketball rules after a question arose over one of his calls. (Jim was right.) The cigar trademark goes way back.

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Commissioner Graham eating (he claims the world title for BBQ eating - amounting to enough to fill the Graham Building three times.)

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Thad Eure and Jim Graham prepare to eat ramps. Both are self-proclaimed world champion ramp eaters.

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Commissioner Graham participating in one of his favorite activities as auctioneer. He always made the crowd come to life.

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Jim Graham participating at the National Hollerin' contest held annually at Spivey's Corner, NC.

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Commissioner Graham participates in a milking contest.

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Tobacco has always been a favorite topic. Here he is actually harvesting the golden leaf.

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Jim Graham and Andy Griffith promote NC products.

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Commissioner Graham shows off to Comedian Bob Hope.

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Jim Graham promoted the status of this animal as the symbol of the Democratic Party.

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Presidential candidate Jimmy Carter (front left) holds Jim Graham's coat while he gave the donkey "bray" broadcast by the media around the world.

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Commissioner Jim Graham rides in the parade during one of the many times he attended Mule Days in Benson.

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Even in a small village in China Graham sought out a donkey. As he told one of his fellow travelers: "You climb the Great Wall and you too would look for a ride." Shortly afterwards the Commissioner made a statement: "Two things you don't miss in China-One is the Great Wall and two is your plane home."

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Jim Graham won nine races but never in a race car.