502K views · 7.4K reactions | Fess Parker (RIP) was born on this day in 1924. Standing at 6'6", Parker hoped to be a U.S. Navy pilot during WWII, but was turned down due to his height. He contributed to the war effort in the Marine Corps as a radio operator.  Watch #DanielBoone weekends at 9a ET on FETV! | FETV | Facebook

Fess Parker - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett (1954) "The Ballad of Davy Crockett," released in the mid-1950s, is an emblematic song of American folklore, encapsulating the adventurous spirit of the frontier. Celebrating the life of the legendary Davy Crockett, the song's catchy tune and vivid lyrics recount his exploits, from his birth in Tennessee to his heroism at the Alamo. Fess Parker's rendition, with his deep and resonant voice, was instrumental in popularizing the song, coinciding with his p

Disney Legend Fess Parker was born on August 16, 1924, in Fort Worth, Texas. He’s best known for playing Davy Crockett, which kicked off the Crockett craze of the 1950s. Parker also starred in Disney’s The Great Locomotive Chase and Old Yeller. | Disney History Channel