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Rodeo Inductees

The Rodeo Hall of Fame enjoys a prominent and important place in the renowned National Cowboy Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Since 1955, cowboys and cowgirls have been inducted into the Rodeo Hall of Fame, a tribute to rodeo’s greatest legends who paved the way for today’s rodeo champions. Visitors enjoy the inductees’ personal stories through interactive kiosks in the American Rodeo Gallery, a display that educates visitors from around the world on the history of the sport.


Name Vital Information Year Inducted & State Notes
Aber, Doff 1908-1946 1966, WY 1941-1942 World Saddle Bronc Riding Champion
Adams, Leon 2004, OK PRCA Specialty Act of the Year winner trick rider and steer wrestler
Akers, Ira 1933-1974 1988 PRHS, TX Saddle Bronc Rider; Bareback Bronc Rider; Bull Rider
Akridge, Eddy 1929-2011 1999, NV 1953-1955 & 1961 World Bareback Riding Champion
Alexander, Joe 1943- 2003, CA 1971-1977 World BareBackRiding Champion
Alsbaugh , Walter 1918-1992 2009, Rancher; Rodeo contestant; Stock contractor
Altizer, Jim Bob 1932-1997 1995, TX 1959 World Calf Roping Champion; 1967 World Steer Roping Champion
Ambler, Jerry 1912-1958 1998, Canada 1946 World Saddle Bronc Riding Champion
Appleton, Dave 1960- 1988, TX 1988 World All-Around Champion
Appleton, Dave 1960- 2012, Australia/TX Rodeo All Around World Champion Cowboy
Arnold, Carl 1898-1973 1985, AZ Steer Roper
Askin, Bob 1900-1973 1978, MT Saddle Bronc Rider
Austin, Tex 1887-1941 1976, NM Rodeo Producer
Baldwin, Tillie 1888-1958 2004, CT Trick rider and saddle bronc rider
Barmby, Bob 1900-1990 1996, CA Rodeo Livestock Contractor
Barnes, Bob 1929- 2010, IA Rodeo Producer and Stock Contractor, Bareback-bronc and Bull Rider
Barrett, Hadley 2008, NE NFR Announcer, 1968, 1976, 1979, 1983
Beals, Charley 1918-1994 2010, OK Rough Stock Rider and Saddler
Beaver, Joe 1965- 1995, TX 1995-1996 & 2000 World All-Around Champion; 1985, 1987-1988 & 1992-1993 World Calf Roping Champion
Beeson, Fred 1887-1970 1991, KS Steer Roper
Bell, Ray 1899-1996 1986, CA 1923 World Saddle Bronc Riding Champion
Bennett, Hugh 1905-1994 1977, CO 1932 World Steer Wrestling Champion; 1938 World Steer Roping Champion
Berry, Ace 1947- 2002, CA Bareback rider and teeam roper. Competed in National Finals 9 times.
Beutler, Elra 1897-1987 1982, OK Rodeo Livestock Contractor
Beutler, Lynn 1905-1999 1988, OK Rodeo Livestock Contractor
Beutler, John "Jiggs" 1924-1980 2010, OK Rodeo Producer and Stock Contractor
Blackstone, Vick 1912-1987 1982, FL Saddle Bronc Rider
Blancett, Bertha Kaepernik 1883-1979 1975, CO Saddle Bronc Rider; Steer Roper
Blevins, Earl 1906-1994 1984 PRHS, WY Steer Wrestler
Boen, Ken 1918- 1991, AR Rodeo Clown; Steer Wrestler
Bolen, Berenice Dossey 1913-1974 1991, ID Rodeo Trick Rider
Bond, Paul 1915- 1992, AZ Bareback Bronc Rider; Rodeo Trick Rider; Bootmaker
Boucher, C. R. 1931- 2001, MT 1964 Steer Wrestling Champion
Bowman, Edward 1886-1961 1962, CO Calf Roper; Steer Wrestler; Horse Trainer
Bowman, Everett 1899-1971 1955, AZ 1935 & 1937 World All-Around Champion; 1929, 1935 & 1937 World Calf Roping Champion; 1930, 1933,1935 & 1938 World Steer Wrestling Champion; 1937 World Steer Roping Champion
Bowman, John 1899-1959 1955, CA 1936 World All-Around Champion; 1933 & 1936 World Steer Roping Champion
Brackenbury, Sammy Thurman 2012, CA The 1965 GRA World Champion Barrel Racer and 1975 GRA President
Brady, Buff, Jr. 1918-2004 1992, CA Rodeo Trick Rider
Brazile, Trevor 1967- 2002, TX All-Around Champion Cowboy, 2002; Timed Event Champion, 1998
Brennan, Harry 1880-1934 1979, WY 1904 Saddle Bronc Riding Champion
Brooks, Louis 1916-1983 1955, OK 1943-1944 World All-Around Champion; 1943-1944 World Saddle Bronc Riding Champion; 1942-1944 World Bareback Bronc Riding Champion
Brown, Freckles 1921-1987 1986 PRHS, OK 1962 World Bull Riding Champion
Bruce, Winston 1938- 2007, Canada 1961 World Saddle Bronc riding; 1959 Saddle bronc winner at Cheyenne; 1959 Saddle bronc winner at Calgary; 1989 Saddle bronc ProRodeo inductee
Burge, Emma "Pee Wee" 1919-2011 2012, CA Trick and fancy riding, relay racing, steer roping and bronc riding
Burk, Clyde 1913-1945 1966, OK 1936, 1938, 1942, & 1944 World Calf Roping Champion
Burmister, A. H. (Hippy) 1894-1985 1995, CA Saddle Bronc Rider
Burrell, Cuff 1893-1976 1997, CA Rodeo Livestock Contractor
Buschbom, Jack 1929-2011 1998, AR 1949 & 1959-1960 World Bareback Bronc Riding Champion
Bush, Wanda Harper 1931- 2001, TX Won 29 Barrel Racing Championships
Byers, Chester 1892-1945 1969, TX 1916 Trick Roping Champion
Bynum, James 1924-1999 1993, TX 1954, 1958, 1961 & 1963 World Steer Wrestling Champion
Caldwell, Lee 1892-1952 1966, OR Saddle Bronc Rider
Camarillo, Jerold 1947- 2003, CA 1969-1977 World Team Roping Champion
Camarillo, Leo 1947- 1975, CA 1975 World All-Around Champion; 1972-1973, 1975 & 1983 World Team Roping Champion
Canutt, Yakima 1895-1986 1975, WA 1917, 1919-1920 & 1923 World All-Around Champion
Carney, Paul 1912-1950 1961, CO 1939 World All-Around Champion; 1937 & 1939 World Bareback Bronc Riding Champion
Carr, Clay 1909-1957 1955, CA 1930 & 1933 World All-Around Champion; 1930 World Saddle Bronc Riding Champion; 1930 & 1940 World Steer Roping Champion
Carroll, J. Ellison 1862-1942 1976, TX 1904-1913 World Steer Roping Champion
Carter, Barton 1894-1991 2005, OK Steer and calf roper, made steer roping record of 1925, arena career 1914-1938
Chase Jr., Joe 1933-2005 2009, ND Saddle bronc rider; Bull rider; Steer wrestler; Rancher
Christensen, Hank 1912-1986 1988 PRHS, OR Rodeo Livestock Contractor
Christensen, Albert "Bobbie" 1913-2007 2011, OR Calf Roping, Team Roping and Stock Contracting
Clancy, Foghorn 1882-1958 1991, TX Rodeo Announcer & Historian
Clark, Bobby 1930- 1991, OK Rodeo Clown & Bullfighter
Clark, Gene 1926- 1991, OK Rodeo Clown & Bullfighter
Clennon, Bart 1910- 1996, AZ Saddle Bronc Rider
Colborn, Ava 1906-1985 1987 PRHS, TX Rodeo Producer
Colborn, Everett E. 1892-1972 1981, ID Rodeo Producer
Combs, Bennie 1931-1977 2002, OK Bull rider, bareback, wild horse racing, bulldogging and calf roping. Qualifed for National Finals 5 times. 1955 Steer wrestling champion
Combs, Willard 1922-2004 2002, OK Bulldogger, won world champion steer wrestler in 1957, world champion 1959 in Dallas, TX
Connelly, Edith Happy 1925-1999 2000, MA Trick Rider, Rodeo Secretary, Movie Stunt Double
Connelly, Lex 1926-1984 1987 PRHS, CA Steer Wrestler; Calf Roper; Steer Roper; Rodeo Manager
Cook, Bob 1932-2001 2005, CA Original producer & publisher of Pro Rodeo
Cooper, Felix 1912-1997 2001, LA Bull Fighter & Clown; Saddle Bronc Rider; Bareback Bronc Rider; Bull Rider
Cooper, Jimmie 1956- 1981, NM 1981 World All-Around Champion
Cooper, Roy 1955- 1983, OK 1983 World All-Around Champion; 1976 & 1980-1984 World Calf Roping Champion; 1983 World Steer Roping Champion
Cooper, Tuffy 1925- 1998, NM Steer Roper; Calf Roper; Team Roper
Copenhaver, Deb 1925- 1991, WA 1955-1956 World Saddle Bronc Riding Champion
Cornish, Cecil 1909-2003 1991, OK Rodeo Trick Rider; Rodeo Entertainer
Cox, Breezy 1900-1960 1982, AZ Saddle Bronc Rider; Calf Roper
Crosby, Bob 1897-1947 1966, NM 1925 & 1927-1928 World All-Around Champion; Steer Roper; Permanent Holder of the Roosevelt Trophy
Curtis, Andy 1912-1979 1986, OK Saddle Bronc Rider; Steer Wrestler
Curtis, Eddie 1908-1965 1971, OK Saddle Bronc Rider; Bareback Bronc Rider; Bull Rider; Steer Wrestler
Davis, Gordon 1919-1997 1994, CA Calf Roper
Davis, Sonny 1935-1991 1993, TX 1964, 1966 & 1968 World Steer Roping Champion
Davis, Shawn 1940- 2011, NV Saddle Bronc Rider
Decker, Jo 1925- 2000, TX Rodeo Secretary; 1999 Tad Lucas Memorial Award
Decker, Tater 1924- 1992, OK Saddle Bronc Rider; Bull Rider; Steer Wrestler
Dightman, Myrtis 1935- 1997, TX Bull Rider
Doak, George 1937- 2001, TX Rodeo Clown & Bullfighter; Steer Wrestler
Dollarhide, Ross Jr. 1921-1977 2003, OR 1953 World Champion Steer Wrestler; Worked in Hollywood as a stuntman
Dossey, Carl 1918-1955 2006, AZ 1940 World Bareback riding
Doubleday, Ralph R. 1881-1958 1988, IA Rodeo Photographer
Douthitt, Buff 1924- 2001, NM Calf Roper; Steer Wrestler; Trick Roper
Dunafon, Wayne 1919-2001 2005, CO Remembered as the Marlboro Man
Duvall, Roy 1942- 1998, OK 1967, 1969 & 1972 World Steer Wrestling Champion
Elliott, George 1900-1981 2006, OK During 1940s one of the top four announcers in the business
Elliott, Verne 1890-1962 1973, CO Rodeo Producer; Rodeo Livestock Contractor
Eskew, Jim, Col. 1888-1965 1992, OK Rodeo Producer
Eskew, Junior 1918-1977 1984, OK 1938-1963 World Trick Roping Champion
Estes, Bobby 1920-2006 1991, TX Bareback Bronc Rider; Bull Rider; Rodeo Producer
Farris, John 1928- 2010, TX Rough Stock Rider and NFR Official
Farris, Mildred 1933-2013 2010, TX Barrel Racer and Rodeo Secretary
Feild, Lewis 1957- 1985, UT 1985-1987 World All-Around Champion; 1985-1986 World Bareback Riding Champion
Ferguson, Tom 1950- 1974, OK 1974-1979 World All-Around Champion; 1974 World Calf Roping Champion; 1977 & 1978 World Steer Wrestling Champion
Fletcher, George 1890-1971 2001, OR Saddle Bronc Rider
Fletcher, Kid 1914-1957 1966, CO 1938 World Bull Riding Champion
Flynn, Denny 1951- 2010, AR Bull Rider
Fort, Troy C. 1917-1993 1986, NM 1947 & 1949 World Calf Roping Champion
Fredericks, Pete 2012, ND Bareback riding and Saddle bronc riding
Frost, Clyde 1933- 2010, CO, OK Bareback Bronc Rider
Frost, Lane 1963-1989 2008, CO 1987 World Bull riding; killed by Bad Company Rodeo's Takin' Care of Business at Cheyenne Frontier Days; buried on Aug. 2, 1989 at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Hugo, OK beside Freckles Brown; 1990 Bull riding ProRodeo inductee
Fulkerson, Jasbo 1904-1949 2001, TX Bull Rider, Steer Wrestler; Bareback Bronc Rider; Rodeo Clown & Bullfighter
Gale, Floyd 1895-1980 1991, OK Rodeo Manager
Gamblin, Amye 1911-1989 1992, TX Calf Roper
Gardner, Joe 1877-1921 1979, TX Steer Roper
Garrett, Sam 1892-1989 1985, CA World Trick Riding Champion
Gaudin, D. J. (Kajun Kidd) 1929- 1996, TX Rodeo Clown & Bullfighter
Gay, Don 1953- 2008, TX 1974-1977, 1979-1981, & 1984 World Bull riding; 1977 Bull riding winner at Cheyenne; 1978 Bull riding winner at Prescott; 1979 Bull riding ProRodeo inductee
Gibson, Marie "Ma" 1894-1933 2006, CN 1927 & 1931 Bronc riding champion at Madison Square Garden
Gjermundson, Brad 2012, ND Won the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association saddle bronc riding
Goodspeed, Buck 1907-1991 1987, OK Steer Roper
Goodspeed, Jess 1912-1983 1987, OK Calf Roper
Grammer, Henry 1883-1923 2000, OK 1916 World Steer Roping Champion; Saddle Bronc Rider
Greenough, Alice 1902-1995 1983, MT Saddle Bronc Riding Champion
Greenough, Margie (Henson) 1908-2004 1983, MT Saddle Bronc Rider
Greenough, Turk 1905-1995 1983, MT Saddle Bronc Riding Champion
Griffith, Dick 1913-1984 1984, OK 1939-1942 World Bull Riding Champion; Rodeo Trick Rider
Groff, Buddy 1925- 2000, TX Calf Roper
Hadley, Tom 1927-2008 2004, TX NFR announcer
Hancock, Bill 1917-1997 1990, TX Bull Rider; Saddle Bronc Rider
Hancock, Sonny 1917-1997 1997, NM Bull Rider; Calf Roper; Steer Roper
Happy, Don 1916-2006 2011, CA Bareback, Saddle Bronc and Bull Riding, Calf Roping, Team Roping, Steer Wrestling, Pickup Man
Harris, Howard III 2005, OK
Hastings, Fox 1882-1948 1987, TX Steer Wrestler; Saddle Bronc Rider; Rodeo Trick Rider
Hastings, Mike 1891-1965 1974, WY Steer Wrestler
Hatley, John 1930-2001 2004, NM 1958 Steer wrestling winner at Cheyenne
Haverty, Del 1928- 1996, NV Bareback Bronc Rider; Bull Rider; Steer Roper
Hefner, Hoyt 1911-1977 1987 PRHS, TX Rodeo Clown & Bullfighter
Helfrich, DeVere 1902-1981 1991, OR Rodeo Photographer
Hennigh, Duane 1930- 2000, KS Bull Rider; Steer Wrestler; Bareback Bronc Rider
Henson, Chuck 1931- 2009, AZ Rodeo Clown and Bullfighter
Holcomb, Homer 1896-1971 1982, ID Rodeo Clown & Bullfighter
Hopkins, Ethel A. (Ma) 1884-1964 1999, AZ Rodeo Publisher
Houston, Jim 2012, NE Bareback rider and steer wrestling
Howard, Duane 1933- 2007, ND
Hyland, Mel 1948- 2006, CN 1972 & 1976 World Saddle Bronc riding; 1967 Saddle bronc winner at Cheyenne; 1982 Saddle bronc winner at Pendleton; 1999 Saddle bronc ProRodeo inductee
Irwin, C. B. 1875-1934 1975, WY Rodeo Producer & Livestock Contractor
Ivory, Buster 1923-2003 1990, TX Saddle Bronc Rider; Bareback Bronc Rider; Bull Rider; 1999 Ben Johnson Memorial Award
Ivory, June 1932-2004 2004, TX NFR secretary and timer
Ivory, Perry 1905-1983 1998, CA Saddle Bronc Rider; Bareback Bronc Rider; Bull Rider; Steer Wrestler
Jarrett, Ryan 1983- 2010, GA All-Around Champion Cowboy, 2005, Calf Roper, Steer Wrestler, Team Roper
Jauregui, Andy 1903-1990 1979, CA 1931 World Steer Roping Champion; 1934 World Team Roping Champion; Rodeo Livestock Contractor
Johnson, Ben, Sr. 1896-1952 1961, OK Steer Roper
Johnson, Bernis 1932- 2005, TX
Johnson, Clint 1956- 1999, TX 1980 & 1987-1989 World Saddle Bronc Riding Champion
Johnson Combs, Sherry 2005, OK 1961 won GRA All-Around Championship; 1962 GRA World Barrel racing
Jones, Cecil 1917- 1997, CA Saddle Bronc Rider; Bareback Bronc Rider; Bull Rider
Jones, John W., Sr. 1932- 2000, CA 1970 World Steer Wrestling Champion
Josey, Martha 1938- 2011, TX Barrel Racer
Justin, John Jr. 1917-2001 2003, TX Grandson of Justin Boots founder; Inducted as Great Westerner in 1999
Kane, Larry 1938-2008 2010, MT Saddle Bronc Rider
Kesler, Reg 1919-2001 2009, TX Saddle bronc rider; Bareback rider; Steer roper; Bull rider; Steer wrestler; Calf roper
Kirnan, Tommy 1893-1937 1977, NJ Rodeo Trick Rider; Rodeo Trick Roper
Knight, Harry 1907-1989 1985, Canada Saddle Bronc Rider; Rodeo Livestock Contractor
Knight, Pete 1903-1937 1958, Canada 1932-1933 & 1935-1936 Saddle Bronc Riding Champion
Lambert, Mel 1920-1999 1998, OR Rodeo Announcer
LeDoux, Chris 1948-2005 2006, MS 1976 World Bareback riding
Lefton, Abe 1900-1958 1990, CA Rodeo Announcer
Leuschner, C. O. (Dogtown Slim) 1913-1996 1996, TX Steer Wrestler
Lewallen, G. K. 1919- 1994, TX Bull Rider; Saddler Bronc Rider; Bareback Bronc Rider
Lewis, Roy 1914-2003 2011, NE Calf Roping, Steer Roping, Team Roping
Like, Jim 1918-2001 1993, CO Saddle Bronc Rider; Steer Wrestler
Linder, Herman 1907-2001 1980, Canada 1931-1936 & 1938 All Around Champion Cowboy, Canada
Linderman, Bill 1920-1965 1955, MT 1945, 1950 & 1953 World All-Around Champion; 1945 & 1950 World Saddle Bronc Riding Champion; 1943 World Bareback Riding Champion; 1950 World Steer Wrestling Champion
Linderman, Bud 1922-1961 1987 PRHS, MT 1945 World Bareback Bronc Riding Champion
Lindsey, John 1906-1974 1986, TX Rodeo Announcer & Bullfighter
Linger, Howard "Sonny" 1928- 2011, MT Saddle Bronc, Bareback and Bull Rider, Steer Wrestler
Logan, Pete 1917-1993 1991, MT Rodeo Announcer
Long, Hughie 1907-1987 1984, Canada Saddle Bronc Rider
Lowry, Fred 1892-1956 1987, OK Steer Roper
Lucas, Buck 1898-1960 2002, NE 1924 Steer Wrestling Winner at Pendleton
Lucas, Tad Barnes 1902-1990 1968, TX 1928-1930 All Around Champion Cowgirl
Lybbert, Chris 1954- 1982, CA 1982 World All-Around Champion; 1986 World Calf Roping Champion
Lyne, Phil 1947- 1971, TX 1971-1972 World All-Around Champion; 1971-1972 World Calf Roping Champion; 1990 World Steer Roping Champion
Lytle, Ronald "Buddy" 1940-2002 2010, Calf and Steer Roper, Steer Wrestler, PRCA Pro Official
Madison, Jr., James "Russ" 2012, SD Pioneer in promoting and producing livestock for rodeo
Maggini, Charles 1894-1982 2003, CA 1929 World Champion team and steer roper
Mahan, Larry 1943- 1966, OR 1966-1970 & 1973 World All-Around Champion; 1965 & 1967 World Bull Riding Champion
Mansfield, Toots 1914-1998 1981, TX 1939-1941, 1943, 1945, 1948, & 1950 World Calf Roping Champion
May, Harley 1926-2008 1988 PRHS, CA 1952, 1956 & 1965 World Steer Wrestling Champion
Mayo, Don 1939- 2002, IA Bareback bronc rider, Qualified for National finals 3 times (1961-1963)
McCarroll, Bonnie 1897-1929 2002, ID Bronc rider. Won International Cup in London Rodeo riding broncs
McCarroll, Frank 1892-1954 2007, MN 1916, 1931 Steer wrestling winner at Pendleton
McCarty, Eddie 1887-1946 1970, WY Rodeo Producer & Livestock Contractor
McClure, Jake 1902-1940 1955, NM 1930 World Calf Roping Champion
McCrory, Howard 1913-1985 1984 PRHS, SD Steer Wrestler
McEntire, Clark 1927- 1988, OK 1957-1958 & 1961 World Steer Roping Champion
McEntire, John Wesley 1897-1976 1984, OK 1934 World Steer Roping Champion; Calf Roper
McGinnis, Vera 1892-1990 1985, CA Rodeo Trick Rider; Rodeo Relay Rider
McGinty, Rusty 1907-1964 1995, TX Steer Wrestler
McGonagill, Clay 1879-1921 1975, NM Steer Roper
McLaughlin, Don 1927-1994 1990, CO 1951-1954 & 1957 World Calf Roping Champion; 1960, 1963 & 1970 World Steer Roping Champion; Rodeo Trick Roper
McLean, Kenny 1939-2002 2005, Canada 2005 Directors Choice Award, World Saddle Bronc riding; 1961, 1964 Saddle bronc winner at Cheyenne; 1962, 1963 Saddle bronc winner at Pendleton; 1968 Saddle bronc winner at Calgary; 1964, 1965 All-Around Cowboy at Calgary
McMacken, Bill 1913-1967 2012, SD Five-event cowboy who dominated bronc riding and steer wrestling
McSpadden, Clem 1925-2008 1989, OK Rodeo Announcer; 1998 Ben Johnson Memorial Award
Meek, Junior 1936-2006 2001, TX Rodeo Clown & Bullfighter; Bull Rider; Calf Roper; Steer Wrestler
Merchant, Richard 1896-1977 1983, AZ 1932 World Calf Roping Champion; 1935 World Steer Roping Champion
Merritt, King 1894-1953 1977, WY 1942 World Steer Roping Champion
Miller, Clyde S. 1898-1974 2002, IA
Miller, John 1942- 2009, AZ World Champion Team Roper, 1970, 1971, AQHA Trainer and Judge
Mills, George 1912-1964 1980 PRHS, CO 1941 World Bareback Bronc Riding Champion; Rodeo Clown & Bullfighter
Montana, Montie 1910-1998 1989, CA Rodeo Entertainer & Rodeo Trick Roper
Mortensen, Dan 1968- 1997, MT 1997 World All-Around Champion; 1993-1995 & 1997-1998 World Saddle Bronc Riding Champion
Mosley, Dixie Lee Reger 1930 2003, OK Charter member of girls Rodeo Association; Rodeo clown for 13 years; Inducted into National Cowgirl Hall of Fame 1982
Mulhall, Lucille 1885-1940 1975, OK All Around Champion Cowgirl
Mulkey, Burel 1904-1982 1955, ID 1938 World All-Around Champion; 1937-1938 World Saddle Bronc Riding Champion
Mullens, Johnnie 1884-1978 1975, AZ Bronc Rider; Steer Roper; Rodeo Livestock Contractor
Murray, Leo 1902-1980 1986, OK Saddle Bronc Rider; Steer Wrestler
Murray, Ty 1969- 1989, TX 2006, 1989-1994 & 1998 World All-Around Champion; 1993 & 1998 World Bull Riding Champion
Nelson, Alvin 1934- 2006, SD 1957 World Saddle bronc riding; 1956, 1957 Saddle bronc winner at Pendleton; 1962 Saddle bronc winner at Cheyenne
Nesbitt, Don 1907-1988 1955, AZ 1932 World All-Around Champion; Rodeo Livestock Contractor
Nesbitt, Pauline 1907-1996 1999, OK Trick Rider
Nesmith, Tom 1935-1972 1962, OK 1962 World All-Around Champion; 1962 World Steer Wrestling Champion
Ohl, Cody 1973- 2001, TX 2001 All-Around Champion Cowboy; 1997-1998, & 2001 World Calf Roping Champion
Oliver, Dean 1929- 1963, ID 1963-1965 World All-Around Champion; 1955, 1958, 1960-1964 & 1969 World Calf Roping Champion
Oropeza, Vicente 1858-1923 1975, Mexico Rodeo Trick Roper
Parkison, Chuck 1919-1988 2008,
Paul, George 1947-1970 2007, 1968 World Bull riding; 1979 Bull riding ProRodeo inductee
Pettigrew, Homer 1914-1997 1955, NM 1941 World All-Around Champion; 1940, 1942-1945, & 1948 World Steer Wrestling Champion
Pickens, Slim 1919-1983 1986 PRHS, CA Bareback Bronc Rider; Saddle Bronc Rider; Rodeo Clown & Bullfighter; 1982 Great Western Performer Inductee
Pickett, Bill 1870-1932 1971, OK Originator of Bulldogging/Steer Wrestling
Pickett, Dee 1955- 1984, ID 1984 World All-Around Champion; 1984 World Team Roping Champion
Plaugher, Wilbur 1923- 2007, CA 1959 Steer wrestling winner at Pendleton
Porter, Willard H. 1920-1992 1991, FL Rodeo Historian
Potter, Mel 2005, AZ
Privett, Booger Red 1858-1926 1975, TX Bronc Rider
Pruett, Gene 1917-1988 1980, ID 1948 World Saddle Bronc Riding Champion
Purdy, Ikua 1873-1945 1999, HI Steer Roper, Calf Roper
Ragsdale, Bob 1936- 2003, MO Calf Roper, Team Roper, Steer Wrestler
Rambo, Gene 1920-1988 1955, CA 1946 World All-Around Champion
Randall, Glenn 1908-1992 1989, CA Horse Trainer
Randolph, Florence Hughes Fenton 1898-1971 1968, OK 1927 All Around Champion Cowgirl; Rodeo Trick Rider; Bronc Rider
Reger Mosley, Dixie Lee 1930- 2003, OK Trick Rider and Trick Roper, Calf Roper, Bull Rider, Rodeo Clown
Reynolds, Benny 1936- 1961, MT 1961 World All-Around Champion
Richardson, Nowata Slim 1894-1982 1981, OK Bronc Rider; Steer Wrestler
Riley, Doyle 1923-1985 1998, TX Calf Roper
Riley, Lanham 1920-2006 1993, TX Calf Roper
Riley, Mitzi Lucas 1930- 1995, TX Rodeo Trick Rider
Roach, Ruth Scantlin 1896-1986 1989, TX Rodeo Trick Rider; Bronc Rider
Roberds, Coke T. 1870-1960 1964, CO Horse Breeder
Roberts, Emmett C. 1895-1992 1984 PRHS, KS Rodeo Producer & Livestock Contractor
Roberts, Gerald 1920-2004 1955, KS 1942 & 1948 World All-Around Champion
Roberts, Ken 1918-1975 1980, KS 1943-1945 World Bull Riding Champion
Robinson, Lee 1891-1927 1967, TX Calf Roper; Steer Wrestler
Roddy, Jack 1938- 1997, CA 1966 & 1968 World Steer Wrestling Champion
Rollens, Rufus 1891-1972 1988, OK Saddle Bronc Rider; Bareback Bronc Rider
Ross, Gene 1904-1987 1986, OK 1929, 1931 & 1937 World Steer Wrestling Champion
Rosser, Horton Alexander "Cotton" 1928- 2009, CA Saddle bronc rider; Bull rider; Calf roper; Steer wrestler; Bareback rider; Rancher; Stock contractor
Rowell, Harry 1891-1969 1985, CA Rodeo Livestock Contractor
Rowell, Maggie 1906-1975 1985, CA Rodeo Livestock Contractor
Rude, Ike 1894-1985 1974, OK 1941, 1947 & 1953 World Steer Roping Champion
Rutherford, Buck 1929-1988 1955, OK 1954 World All-Around Champion
Ryan, Paddy 1896-1980 1978, MT 1924 Roosevelt Trophy
Salinas, Juan 1901-1995 1991, TX Calf Roper
Sampson, Charles 1958- 2008, CA 1982 World Bull riding; African American Cowboy; 1979, 1983 Bull riding winner at Prescott; 1985 Bull Riding winner at Calgary; 1983 Bull riding winner at Pendleton; 1996 Bull riding ProRodeo inductee
Sawyer, Fern 1917-1995 1991, NM 1949 All Around Champion Cowgirl
Schell, Asbury 1903-1980 2003, AZ 1937, 1939, 1952 World Team Roping Champion
Schneider, Frank 1912-1983 1994, CA 1935 World Bareback Bronc Riding Champion; 1933-1934 World Bull Riding Champion
Schneider, Johnie 1904-1982 1955, CA 1931 World All-Around Champion; 1929-1930 & 1932 World Bull Riding Champion
Schumacher, Jimmy 1920-2010 2002, AZ Bull rider, bareback riding, clown, bull fighter
Scudder, Pat 1925-2002 2002, OK
Sewalt, Ronnye 1941-1994 2003, TX 1963 Cheyenne Calf Roping Winnder; 1972 Calgary Calf Roping Winner; Top 15 calf roper 1963-1978
Sewalt, Royce 1914-1974 2007, TX 1946 World Calf roping; 1946 Calf roping winner at Cheyenne
Shaw, Everett 1908-1979 1980, OK 1945-1946, 1948, 1951, 1959 & 1962 World Steer Roping Champion
Shelton, Dick 1901-1970 1975, TX Steer Wrestler
Shelton, Reine Hafley 1902-1979 1991, TX Rodeo Trick Rider; Saddle Bronc Rider
Sheppard, Chuck 1916-2005 1985, AZ 1946 World Team Roping Champion; 2001 Ben Johnson Memorial Award
Sheppard, Lynn 1926- 2004, AZ 1955 Bull riding winner at Prescott
Sheppard, Nancy Kelley 1929- 1996, AZ Rodeo Trick Rider; Rodeo Trick Roper
Shoulders, Jim 1928-2007 1955, OK 1949, 1956-1959 All-Around; 1951, 1954-1959 Bull riding; 1950, 1956-1958 Bareback riding; 1948, 1950,1951, 1952, 11959 Bull riding winner at Calgary; 1955, 1958 Bull riding winner at Cheyenne; 1958 Bull riding winner at Pendleton; 1955, 1956,1963, 1964 All-Around Cowboy at Cheyenne; 1958 All-Around Cowboy at Pendleton; 1979 All Around ProRodeo inductee
Shultz, Charley 1891-1985 1999, OK Rodeo Clown
Slocum, Tex 1902-1963 2004, TX Saddle bronc rider
Smith, Bill 1941- 2000, MT 1969, 1971 & 1973 World Saddle Bronc Riding Champion
Smith, Dale D. 1928- 1995, AZ 1956-1957 World Team Roping Champion; 2000 Ben Johnson Memorial Award
Smith, Velda Tindall 2005, TX
Smith, Vernon "Dude" Jr. 1928- 2006, TX
Snyder, Smokey 1908-1965 1977, Canada 1932 & 1936 World Bareback Bronc Riding Champion; 1931-1932 & 1935-1937 World Bull Riding Champion
Sorensen, Doc 1893-1985 1988 PRHS, ID Rodeo Producer & Livestock Contractor
Sorrels, Buckshot 1913-1977 1990, AZ 1950 World Team Roping Champion
Sowder, Thad 1874-1931 1960, CO 1901 World Bronc Riding Champion
Stahl, Jesse 1883-1938 1979, CA Saddle Bronc Rider; Steer Wrestler
Steele, Fannie Sperry 1887-1983 1975, MT Saddle Bronc Rider; Rodeo Relay Racer
Steiner, Buck 1899-2001 1993, TX Rodeo Producer & Livestock Contractor
Steiner, Tommy 1927-1999 1995, TX Rodeo Producer & Livestock Contractor
Stillings, Floyd 1904-1995 1987, CA Saddle Bronc Rider
Stoker, J. W. 1927- 1999, TX Trick Roper
Strickland, Hugh 1888-1941 1968, ID Saddle Bronc Rider
Strickland, Mabel DeLong 1897-1976 1981, WA Rodeo Trick Rider; Steer Roper; 1922 All Around Champion Cowgirl
Stroud, Leonard 1893-1961 1965, CO Rodeo Trick Rider; Rodeo Trick Roper
Sundown, Jackson 1863-1923 1976, ID Saddle Bronc Rider
Taillon, Cy 1907-1980 1986 PRHS, MT Rodeo Announcer
Tallman, Bob 1947- 2007, TX NFR Announcer, 1975-1976; 1983; 1989-1993; 1995-2004
Taylor, Dan 1923 - 2006, TX
Tegland, Howard 1897-1945 1991, SD Saddle Bronc Rider
Tescher, Jim ca. 1929-2003 2004, ND 1957, 1965 Saddle bronc winner at Cheyenne; 1960 Saddle bronc winner at Calgary; 1964 Saddle bronc winner at Pendleton; 1957, 1966 All-Around Cowboy at Cheyenne
Tescher, Tom 1926-2008 2009, ND Saddle bronc rider; Bareback rider; Bull rider; Steer wrestler; Rancher
Thode, Earl Ernest 1900-1964 1955, SD 1929 World All-Around Champion; 1929 & 1931 World Saddle Bronc Riding Champion
Thompson , Claire Belcher 2008,
Tibbs, Casey 1929-1990 1955, SD 1951 & 1955 World All-Around Champion; 1949, 1951-1954 & 1959 World Saddle Bronc Riding Champion; 1951 World Bareback Bronc Riding Champion
Tierney, Paul 1952- 1980, SD 1980 World All-Around Champion; 1979 World Calf Roping Champion
Todd, Homer 1918-1958 1991, AR Rodeo Producer
Tompkins, Harry 1927- 1955, TX 1952 & 1960 World All-Around Champion; 1952 World Bareback Bronc Riding Champion; 1948-1950, 1952 & 1960 World Bull Riding Champion
Tooke, C.E. “Feek” 1909-1968 2008, Horse breeder, rodeo livestock contractor, rodeo producer
Trickey, Lorena 1893-1961 2000, OR Saddle Bronc Riding Champion; Relay Racer Champion; Movie Stunt Double
Truan, Fritz 1916-1945 1955, CA 1940 World All-Around Champion; 1939-1940 World Saddle Bronc Riding Champion
Truitt, Dick 1904-1978 1983, OK 1939 World Steer Roping Champion
Tucker, Harley 1908-1960 1997, OR Rodeo Livestock Contractor
Tureman, Sonny 1918-1995 2000, OR 1948 World Bareback Bronc Riding Champion; Team Roper
Vamvoras, Clyde 1948-1985 2007, 1967 & 1968 World Bareback riding
Veach, C. Monroe 1896-1986 1993, MO Saddlemaker
Vold, Harry 1924- 2009, CO Rodeo Stock Contractor and Producer
Walker, Enoch 1932-1979 1988 PRHS, WY 1960 World Saddle Bronc Riding Champion
Ward, Leonard 1903-1985 1955, OR 1934 World All-Around Champion; 1934 World Saddle Bronc Riding Champion; 1934 World Bareback Bronc Riding Champion
Ward, William "Bill" 1923-1992 2001, CA Saddle Bronc Rider
Weadick, Guy 1885-1953 1976, Canada Rodeo Producer
Webster, Shoat 1923- 1990, OK 1949-1950 & 1954-1955 World Steer Roping Champion
Weeks, Billy 1926-1988 1998, TX Saddle Bronc Rider; Bareback Bronc Rider; Bull Rider
Weeks, Guy 1932-2007 1992, TX 1963 World Saddle Bronc Riding Champion
Welch, Joe 1906-1991 1988, NM Calf Roper; Steer Roper
Whaley, Everett (Slim) 1899-1999 1986, OK Steer Wrestler
Wharton, Ray 1920- 1994, TX 1956 World Calf Roping Champion
Whatley, Todd 1920-1966 1955, OK 1947 World All-Around Champion; 1953 World Bull Riding Champion; 1947 World Steer Wrestling Champion
White, Vivian 1913-1999 1991, OK Bronc Rider; Rodeo Trick Rider
Whiteman, Hub 1910-1977 1983, TX 1941 World Steer Wrestling Champion
Whiteman, Jim 1914-1978 1988 PRHS, TX Bronc Rider
Whitfield, Fred 1967- 2000, TX 1999 World All-Around Champion; 1991, 1995-1996 & 1999-2000 World Calf Roping Champion
Wilcox, Don 1914-1984 1994, OK Rodeo Trick Rider
Williams, George 2008, Director's Choice
Witmer, Nancy Bragg 1926- 1999, KS Trick Rider
Wood, Marty 1933- 2008, CANADA 1958, 1964, & 1966 World Saddle bronc riding; 1954, 1957, 1961, 1964, 1965 Saddle bronc winner at Calgary ; 1961, 1971 Saddle bronc winner at Pendleton; 1970 Saddle bronc winner at Prescott; 1974 Saddle bronc winner at Cheyenne; 1991 Saddle bronc ProRodeo inductee
Woodard, Walt 1955- 2010, CA, TX PRCA Team Roping Co-champion, 1978, World Champion Team Roper, 1981, 2007
Worrell, Sonny 1936- 1994, KS Steer Roping
Yoder, Phil 1898-1941 1987, WY Steer Roper; Bronc Rider
Young, Rick 1934- 2004, LA Rodeo clown
Youree, Florence Price 1933- 2009, OK Rancher; Barrel horse trainer; Barrel racer; Flag racer; Cutting horse contestant; Roper
Zumwalt, Oral Harris 1903-1962 1963, MT Steer Wrestler; Rodeo Livestock Contractor

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