Hayward Harris Jr. — known as "The Rib Doctor" — is a seasoned BBQ competitor who appeared on The All-Star BBQ Showdown alongside Ray Lampe and the Quessenberry brothers. He represents the deep tradition of African-American pitmasters who built Southern BBQ culture from the ground up.
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BBQ Hall of Fame Peer
Hayward 'The Rib Doctor' Harris, Jr.
"The Rib Doctor"
Seasoned BBQ Competitor
Others in This Circle
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Aaron Franklin
Pitmaster & Owner, Franklin Barbecue — Austin, TX
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C.B. Stubblefield
Pitmaster & BBQ Entrepreneur — Lubbock & Austin, TX
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Wayne Monk
Pitmaster & Founder, Lexington Barbecue — Lexington, NC
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Desiree Robinson
Pitmaster — Memphis, TN
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John "Big Daddy" Bishop
Pitmaster — Tuscaloosa, LA
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Michael Ray Higgins
Pitmaster — Mesquite, TX
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James Lemons
Pitmaster — Chicago, IL
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Ray Lampe
Veteran Competitor & BBQ Personality
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Tuffy Stone
Competition Pitmaster & BBQ Hall of Fame Voter
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Moe Cason
Competition Pitmaster & BBQ Personality
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Billy Bones
World Champion Pitmaster & Ireland Teammate
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Rich Davis
Creator of KC Masterpiece
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John Willingham
Legendary Pitmaster & Ireland Competitor
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Ed Mitchell
North Carolina Whole-Hog Legend