“The Queen of Catfish”
In 1954, 18-year-old Gale Hooper from Memphis, Tennessee, won the title of “The Queen of Catfish”. In the photo, she is holding a 25-kilogram fish with one hand.
This competition was unique in that it judged women on their ability to handle fish and other seafood. Contestants were required to clean and prepare fish, identify different types of seafood, and showcase their knowledge of the seafood industry.
