- Boozefighters
The Boozefighters are one of the first American working-class
motorcycle club s formed in California just afterWorld War II .The Boozefighter Motorcycle Club (BFMC) was formed in 1946 by veterans fresh out of World World II. "Wino" Willie Forkner (deceased 1997) is recognized to be the founder. The BFMC were at the renowned Hollister incident of July 4, 1947, which was immortalized by the movie "
The Wild One ", starring Marlon Brando. Lee Marvin played the part of "Chino," which is said to have been based on Wino Willie. It is this history that is being preserved in the spirit of fellowship and good fun.The BFMC is one of the oldest active motorcycle clubs in existence. The Boozefighters have never been "one percenters" or an outlaw biker club. Their mottos are, "The Original Wild Ones" and "A drinking club with a motorcycle problem."
Today, the BFMC has chapters across America with its national headquarters located in
Ft. Worth ,Texas .Author Bill Hayes has written a book about the club entitled, "The Original Wild Ones: Tales of the Boozefighters Motorcycle Club".
External links
* [http://www.bfmcnatl.com Boozefighters National Web Site]
* [http://www.theoriginalwildones.com/ The Original Wild Ones: Tales of the Boozefighters Motorcycle Club Book]
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