ProRodeo Sports News - Jan. 7, 2022

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BY THE NUMBERS 11 The number of PRCA word championships won by the Wright family. The list consists of Stetson (5 – 3 in all-around, 1 bull riding, 1 saddle bronc riding); Ryder (2 saddle bronc riding); Cody Wright (2 saddle bronc); Jesse Wright (1 saddle bronc) and Spencer (1 saddle bronc). Stetson is the reigning, three-time all-around champ and won his inaugural saddle bronc $689K The total amount of money ($689,605) earned by Stetson Wright during the 2021 season, which is a single-season PRCA record. 169K The total attendance (169,539) for the 2021 Wrangler National Final Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center, in Las Vegas, Dec. 2-11. That was up from 168,289 in 2019. The attendance for Round 10 on Dec. 11 was 17,373, which was the highest single-day attendance figure since 2014, which was prior to the renovation of the arena riding world title in 2021.

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Hitching a Ride

Brent Sutton lends Logan Hay a helping hand after his 84.5-point ride on Burch Rodeo’s Profes- sional Lunatic at the New Year’s Eve Buck & Ball in Gillette, Wyo. Greeley Stampede accepting applications for 2022 HOF class The Greeley (Colo.) Stampede’s Hall of Fame has recognized some of the most the success of the Stampede,” said Justin Watada, General Manager and Hall of Fame Chairman. “The

influential individuals that have made long-lasting contributions and had a significant impact on the success of the event over the past 100 years. Special contributors have stood out by going above and beyond and are recognized by their peers as the cream of the crop. The Greeley Stampede is accepting applications for the 2022 Hall of Fame class. Inductees into the Hall of Fame may include, but not be limited to, volunteers, affiliated organizations, contract personnel, and others who have made a significant contribution to the success and prestige of the Greeley Stampede. “We are thankful to everyone that contributes to

Hall of Fame members have left a long-lasting impression on the event that does not fade.” Past Hall of Fame inductees include: 2018 Art Parker, the Farr Family, Hadley Barrett and Tom Mawson 2019 Bennie Beutler, Bill May and Bill Webster 2021 Earl Anderson, Nyla Bristow, Harold Evans and Dick Lookhart Nominations will be open until Jan.15, 2022. Inductees to the 2022 Hall of Fame will be selected by a review committee and inducted on April 8. Nomination forms can be found at greeleystampede.org/p/halloffame.

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