This April, we’re tipping our hats to four legendary leading birthday boys—Gregory Peck, Chuck Connors, James Garner, and Willie Nelson—who’ve blazed trails across the West and beyond. Think you know these icons like the back of your hand? Saddle up and test your knowledge by matching each fact to the correct birthday honoree.
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Chuck Connors
Chuck Connors was one of only 13 athletes in history to have played in both MLB and the NBA.
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Chuck Connors
Chuck Connors was one of only 13 athletes in history to have played in both MLB and the NBA.
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Gregory Peck
Gregory Peck's time on the high seas gave him a taste of adventure long before he took heroic roles in Hollywood.
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Gregory Peck
Gregory Peck's time on the high seas gave him a taste of adventure long before he took heroic roles in Hollywood.
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Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson's book is filled with stories, humor, and a whole lot of country music wisdom.
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Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson's book is filled with stories, humor, and a whole lot of country music wisdom.
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James Garner
While James Garner proudly served in the U.S. Army, he wasn't a fan of excessive violence in Westerns.
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James Garner
While James Garner proudly served in the U.S. Army, he wasn't a fan of excessive violence in Westerns.
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Gregory Peck
Gregory Peck's onscreen heroism carried over into real life, as he was deeply involved in humanitarian and environmental causes.
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Gregory Peck
Gregory Peck's onscreen heroism carried over into real life, as he was deeply involved in humanitarian and environmental causes.
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Chuck Connors
Chuck Connors took a break from Westerns to set sail, proving he could play more than just a rugged gunslinger.
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Chuck Connors
Chuck Connors took a break from Westerns to set sail, proving he could play more than just a rugged gunslinger.
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Willie Nelson
Before achieving fame, Nelson worked various odd jobs including selling vacuum cleaners, bibles, and encyclopedias.
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Willie Nelson
Before achieving fame, Nelson worked various odd jobs including selling vacuum cleaners, bibles, and encyclopedias.
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James Garner
James Garner trained as a boxer in his youth but swapped the ring for the silver screen—and never looked back!
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James Garner
James Garner trained as a boxer in his youth but swapped the ring for the silver screen—and never looked back!
You're a True Trailblazer
Bingo! You know these legends like they’re old trailmates.
You're a Seasoned Saddle Rider
It’s obvious you’ve spent plenty of time on the trail with these popular stars.
You're a Rookie Wrangler
Not bad, partner! But you might want to hitch up and study the legends a little more.
You're a Greenhorn!
Whoa there, tenderfoot! You can make it up to these birthday boys by watching their movies all April long.
