Hollywood tough guy Joe Don Baker passes away at 89
Joe Don Baker, the no-nonsense actor who shot to fame as vigilante sheriff Buford Pusser in Walking Tall and later crossed over into the James Bond franchise — as both villain and ally — has died at the age of 89. A football talent Joe Don Baker was one of those actors who never needed the spotlight to steal a scene. Whether he was swinging a bat in Walking Tall or trading lines with James Bond, he brought a gritty charm to every…
