2018 PRCA Media Guide - Bullfighers and Barrelmen

Bullfighters, Clowns and Barrelmen (continued)

Rudy Burns Barrelman/clown

Zachary Call Bullfighter PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2017. RESIDENCE: Thedford, Neb. BORN : Sept. 24, 1992. Scott Cameron Bullfighter, barrelman/clown PRCAMEMBERSHIP: 1988. RESIDENCE: Nunn, Colo. BORN: Dec. 4, 1962. Sal Caruso Jr. Bullfighter, barrelman/clown PRCAMEMBERSHIP : 2006. RESIDENCE: Valley Falls, N.Y. BORN : Sept. 13, 1974. Donny Castle Bullfighter PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2009. RESIDENCE: Exeter, Calif. BORN: March 17, 1985. Cody Casto Bullfighter PRCAMEMBERSHIP: 2000. RESIDENCE: Covington, La. BORN : Dec. 23, 1979. Leon Coffee Bullfighter, barrelman/clown NFR: bullfighter, 1979, 1984; alternate, 1983; barrelman, 1991, 1994, 1997; alternate, 1993, 1998. PRCA MEMBERSHIP : 1973; Gold Card. STYLE OF DRESS : green hat, multi-colored shirt, baggies. VITALS : 6-0, 180 pounds. SPECIALTY ACTS : car act, Discovery 529. ACHIEVEMENTS : ProRodeo Hall of Fame inductee, 2018; PRCA Clown of theYear, 1983, top three, 1984-2001;Wrangler Bullfight finalist, 1980- 85; Wrangler ProRodeo Tour Championship (Dallas) barrelman, 2007; RAMNational Circuit Finals Rodeo bullfighter, 1987; RAM Texas Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1980-82, 1992, 1996-97, 2003-04; Canadian Finals Rodeo, 1985-86; inducted, Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame, 2004; National Cowboys of Color Hall of Fame, 2005; featured in many movies, including 8 Seconds and My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys . RESIDENCE: Blanco, Texas. BORN : Oct. 11, 1954. FAMILY : wife, Terri; daughters, Leigh Ann, Brandy Lynn; son, Luke Anthony. OTHER OCCUPATIONS : horse trainer, farrier. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS : fishing, hunting. Crash Cooper Barrelman/clown NFR: 2011 . PRCA MEMBERSHIP : 2002. ACHIEVEMENTS : nominated for PRCA Comedy Act of the Year, 2011-12; Tour Finale barrelman (Omaha), 2005; Canadian Finals Rodeo barrelman, 2003-10; College National Finals Rodeo barrelman; RAM Montana Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman; two-time RAM Columbia Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman; Canadian TV’s Host of the Year, 2007. RESIDENCE: Senlac, Saskatchewan. BORN : Jan. 26, 1973. FAMILY : wife, Katrina; son, Jinks. COLLEGE : Red Deer (Alberta) College, degree in fine arts. OTHER OCCUPATIONS : TV host, professional Western artist and cartoonist, rancher. WEBSITE : www.CrAshCooper.com.

NFR: barrelman, 1996; alternate, 1999, 2001; Wrangler Bullfight Finals barrelman, seven times. PRCA MEMBERSHIP : 1972; Gold Card. VITALS : 5-9, 160 pounds. STYLE OF DRESS : pink hat, blue and white striped shirt, baggy pants. SPECIALTY ACTS : car, mule, ambulance, dog. ACHIEVEMENTS : nominated for Clown of theYear, 2005-12; nominated for Specialty Act of theYear, 2005, 2008-09; Coors Man in the Can, 1995, 2000, runner-up, 1991. RESIDENCE: Smithdale, Miss. BORN : Sept. 12, 1949. FAMILY : wife, Betty Jane; daughter, Tressa; son, Kevin. OTHER OCCUPATION : cattleman. ADDITIONAL INTEREST : hunting. Ronald Burton Barrelman/clown PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2015. RESIDENCE: Athens, Texas. BORN : Nov. 12, 1971. Joe Butler Bullfighter PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2003. STYLE OF DRESS : camo shorts, colorful shirt, cowboy hat, baggies. RESIDENCE: AppleValley, Calif. BORN : Sept. 24, 1980. COLLEGE : Oklahoma State University (Stillwater), degree in animal science. OTHER OCCUPATION : livestock insemination-related business. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS : hunting, roping, golfing. Val Byram Barrelman/clown PRCA MEMBERSHIP : 1999, Gold Card. STYLE OF DRESS : black hat; cut-off Wrangler baggies; blue tights; red and white striped shirts; red, white and blue boots; face makeup. VITALS : 5-4, 160 pounds. SPECIALTY ACTS : chain saw, hat cleaner. ACHIEVEMENTS : selected to represent Utah at the 2011 National Day of the American Cowboy; RAM Wilderness Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, 2003; Benny Binion’s Bucking Horse and Bull Sale barrelman, 2002; Wilderness Circuit board of directors. RESIDENCE: South Weber, Utah. BORN : March 28, 1945. FAMILY : daughter, Dustie; son, Clint. COLLEGE : Weber State University (Ogden, Utah). OTHEROCCUPATION : sheep rancher. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS : trapping, hunting, fishing. Gerry Byrn Bullfighter PRCAMEMBERSHIP : 1996. STYLE OF DRESS : black hat, red and white shirts. VITALS : 6-3, 225 pounds. ACHIEVEMENTS : Senior Pro National Finals Rodeo barrelman, 2005, 2007;Wrangler BullfightTour top 15, 1999; Rodeo de Santa Fe (N.M.) bullfight champion, 1999; Colorado State Fair (Pueblo); Walker County Fair and Rodeo (Huntsville, Texas). RESIDENCE: Stephenville, Texas. BORN : Feb. 16, 1972. FAMILY : wife, Sheila; children, Austin, Paige. COLLEGE : Tarleton State University (Stephenville, Texas), bachelor’s degree in agricultural services. OTHER OCCUPATION : rancher. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS : outdoors, horses, roping.

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