When he was a young man, Gene received an offer from a professional baseball team to become a player. Gene turned down the offer because it would have meant a fifty-dollar-a-month pay cut from his telegrapher's job.

Photo Albums: 2005

Gene Autry-related activities, such as festivals and museum exhibits, continue to take place all over the United States. Because not everyone can make it to these special events, we've created this section where you'll find snapshots taken by Gene Autry Entertainment staff and friends. As events happen, we'll update the photo albums so that Gene's fans all around the world can share in the fun!

2005 Founder's Day Exhibit:
"Gene Autry, The Christmas Cowboy"
Monday, November 14, 2005

Installation of the 2005 Founder's Day exhibit at the Autry National Center's Museum of the American West, "Gene Autry, The Christmas Cowboy." Read

Horsing Around at the Autry!
Thursday, November 10, 2005

Gene Autry Entertainment and the Autry National Center presented an evening of "horsing around" at the Autry Museum for a special evening of horse-themed book signing, gallery tour, and a movie screening. Read

2005 Dinner and a Movie at the Autry National Center
July 2005

Gene Autry Entertainment and the Autry National Center have planned a few get-togethers for the summer and you are invited! Read

Gene Autry Square Dedication
Ceremony in Hollywood, CA
Tuesday, February 1, 2005

Dedication of the intersection of Hollywood Blvd. and Highland Avenue in Hollywood, CA as Gene Autry Square in recognition of the entertainer's many contributions to Hollywood. Read

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