Pam cut my hair. Sat and listened to Frank Howard tell stories

o2bnclemson · 2025-06-27T14:33:40.985Z

I think the guy's name was Clint (at the time I was there, late 80s, he was probably the same age I am now - mid-50s!). Used to get my hair cut there all the time - ROTC buzz cut. Best part was the scalp massage after, as well as the hot shaving cream and the straight blade. Can't hardly find anyone who uses the straight blade anymore. Loved that scalp massage, though. Went in there one day and had a headache. Mentioned it to him, he asked me where it hurt, I told him, and sure enough, after a little work by ol Clint, it went away and I felt great! The cut was probably around $5 or so then. I can't even get mine cut for under $20 now, once I add in a tip.

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Re: Clemson House Barber Shop

Jun 27, 2025, 11:22 AM

Remember those Clemson House hair cuts. I worked at the CH as a bell boy when I was in the 10 thru 12 grade at Daniel HS. Also worked at the desk check in and switch board while a student at CU 66 to 70. Helped me pay the college bills. Of course the kids today would have no idea what a switch board was. My favorite was sometimes working the cash register in the TIGER TAVERN in the basement. There was a table close to the register which was an unofficial meeting place for Coach Howard and some of his cronies. Banks McFadden, Col. Littlejohn, Mr. Jones ( forgot first name ) which brought "the Rock" to Coach Howard from California just to name a few. I wish I had had a little more appreciation then for what these names would mean in Clemson History. I listened to the jokes and stories while working. Some would not be suitable to repeat but I would give anyting if I had made notes.