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From Pulling Tractors to Preserving History | The Wiggins Family Story

From Pulling Tractors to Preserving History | The Wiggins Family Story

Update: 2025-11-17
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In this heartwarming episode of Breaking Barriers, Gary sits down with Doc Wiggins and his son David Wiggins — two generations deeply rooted in the world of farming, tractor pulling, and community preservation. What begins as a nostalgic conversation about brush pulls in the 1980s unfolds into a powerful story about legacy, family, and small-town pride.Doc shares how his love for tractors started on a Missouri farm and evolved into decades of pulling, restoring, and collecting — a passion that now fills 11 museum buildings in Memphis, Missouri, housing more than 350 restored tractors and countless pieces of rural history. Together, Doc and David reflect on the evolution of tractor pulling, their family’s lifelong commitment to preserving agricultural heritage, and the friendships that have defined their journey.From antique tractor pulls and state fair stories to restoring the only remaining Pheasant airplane in existence, this episode celebrates what it means to honor the past, invest in your community, and build a legacy that outlives you.

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From Pulling Tractors to Preserving History | The Wiggins Family Story

From Pulling Tractors to Preserving History | The Wiggins Family Story

Gary Bontrager