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Jun 30, 1970Bill Anderson records "Where Have All Our Heroes Gone" at Bradley's Barn in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. The song mentions 15 famous people, including actors Gary Cooper, John Wayne, Gene Autry and Roy RogersOct 12, 1970The Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame inducts its first 20 members. The list includes: Gene Autry, Vernon Dalhart, Leon Payne, Ernest Tubb, Bob Miller, Rex Griffin and Vic McAlpinDec 11, 1971Gene Autry's California Angels make the most significant trade in their history. They send shortstop Bill Fregosi to the New York Mets for four players, including future Hall of Fame member Nolan RyanApr 5, 1972Dolly Parton, Lynn Anderson and Barbara Mandrell are installed in the Walkway of Stars at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville. Also added are Gene Autry, Charley Pride, The Statler Brothers, Bonnie Owens and songwriter Glenn SuttonDec 3, 1972Western star Joel McCrea is feted on Ralph Edwards' "This Is Your Life" by a crew that includes Gene Autry and Ronald ReaganFeb 26, 1973Gene Autry and songwriter/bass player Cliffie Stone receive the Pioneer Award during the eighth annual Academy Of Country & Western Music awards, hosted by Dick Clark at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, CaliforniaOct 25, 1973Gene Autry makes the cover of Rolling Stone magazineOct 31, 1974Roy Rogers records "Hoppy, Gene And Me," paying homage to his former western movie peers Hopalong Cassidy and Gene AutryMar 13, 1977The Los Angeles Times reports Gene Autry and his Golden West Broadcasters have purchased Detroit radio station WCARNov 18, 1977The football movie "Semi-Tough" debuts in theaters with Burt Reynolds, Kris Kristofferson and a bundle of NFL players. Numerous Gene Autry performances are used in the picture, including "Back In The Saddle Again," "Be Honest With Me" and "Here Comes Santa Claus (Down Santa Claus Lane)"
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