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Mary Smith McClain

Radio Aug. 27, 2018

August 27, 1902: Blues Legend 'Diamond Teeth Mary' Born in Huntington

Singer Mary Smith McClain was born in Huntington on August 27, 1902. She would become a blues legend. At age 13, she was desperate to escape beatings from…

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