David 'Davy' Crockett was born on August 17, 1786. In honor of the King of the Wild Frontier's birthday, here's a list of interesting things to know about the legendary Tennessee pioneer.

Nickname Crockett was born Aug. 17, 1786. Most people know him as “Davy,” but by all accounts, Crockett disliked the nickname. Instead, he preferred his given name, David. Birthplace ...

The Davy Crockett team shaved four seconds off its winning time from last year — but it wasn’t enough as the Disneyland Firefighters improved on their time by 23 seconds.

The Crockett Tavern Museum in Morristown offers visitors a glimpse into the life of David 'Davy' Crockett, the "King of the ...

I’m going to meet Davy Crockett — that’s his real name — on a trail at the north end of Utah Lake. It’s not the wild frontier, but he is the king in these parts. He’s the ultrarunning ...

Popular on Variety “Like many kids growing up in the ’50s, Davy Crockett was my first hero, and I had the coonskin cap to prove it,” said Disney prexy and CEO Bob Iger.