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Norwich, Connecticut: Muffler Man Cowboy: Big Bob

A cowboy of strip-mall commerce, Big Bob carries an American flag. He's 22 feet tall, and the cowboy's pedestal makes him seem even taller.

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Norwich Muffler Man.

Muffler Man

The Muffler Man is still there in Norwich. He still waves an American flag, patriot that he is.

[Dan Coulter, 12/26/2005]

Flag-holding Muffler Man.

Muffler Men

A cowboy holding an American Flag, in front of Surplus Unlimited. I was told that around the 70s, he was located across town.

[Irma Carper Miller, 05/18/2001]
Cowboy Muffler Man

I was always fascinated by the large, hands opposed statue in front of Surplus Unlimited on state Rte. 82 in Norwich. After finding this section of your site, I now know his origins.

[David Singleton, 08/01/1997]

Muffler Man Cowboy: Big Bob

Harbor Freight

Address:
385 W Main St., Norwich, CT
Directions:
Next to Eblens Casual Clothing. I-395 to exit 80 E (Route 82). 1 mile on left.
Phone:
860-887-1400
RA Rates:
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