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Jourdanton, Texas: Muffler Man: The Chief

Formerly called "Chief Straight Arrow," later simply known as "The Chief." He had over 100 holes from bullets, buckshot, and arrows when he was removed from a car dealership in San Antonio on July 29, 2023. Moved to Jourdanton High School in April 2024.

Address:
200 Zanderson Ave., Jourdanton, TX
Directions:
Stands at the south end of the Jourdanton High School football field, near the concession stand.
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Big Chief Muffler Man.

Big Chief Muffler Man

Formerly at Red McCombs Superior Hyundai in San Antonio, recently moved to Jourdanton High School. He can be found standing behind the end zone of the football field behind the school.

[Mike Curtis, 08/07/2024]

Prior to the move, The Chief was also given a thorough makeover. Now he looks much as he did when he came to Texas in the 1960s.

Indian.

Muffler Man - Native American

The Muffler Man is along a very busy road. Best to view from across the highway.

[Roger Sleight, 12/31/2014]

Indian Muffler Man.

Muffler Man - Native American

Red McCombs' Muffler Man greets customers at a San Antonio car dealership.

[Leonard J. DeFrancisci, 09/05/2014]

Red McComb's Native American Muffler Man

The Native American Muffler Man is at the front of the Red McComb's Superior Hyundai dealership.

[Lauren Meyers, 06/03/2013]

This particular Muffler Man has stood in San Antonio since the 1960s, long before Hyundai dealerships came to this land.

Muffler Man - Native American

Years ago, the big Indian had a hand down at his side, fingers pointing to the ground and thumb extended out and away. Well, from the side, it looked like...um...he was an excited Indian. The hand design has since been modified.

[Jane, 03/18/2012]

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In the region:
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