ProRodeo Sports News - March 18, 2022

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BY THE NUMBERS 3 The number of cowboys who won two average titles in the same year at the National Finals Rodeo. The list consists of Don McLaughlin (tie- down roping, steer roping, 1960) Ace Berry (bareback riding, team roping, 1972) and Phil Lyne (bull riding, tie-down roping, 1972). $112K The amount of money ($112,322) earned 2001 National Finals Rodeo, which was the most money ever won by a bull rider at the NFR at the time. $1.7M The projected payout – $1,783,650 – at RodeoHouston, which began Feb. 28 and concludes March 19 at NRG Stadium. by late bull rider Blue Stone at the

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The Arizona Rodeo specialty license plate became available in December and was displayed by spectators at the Parada Del Sol rodeo in Scottsdale, Ariz., March 11-13. Scottsdale rodeo GM excited about special Arizona Rodeo license plate Dave Alford, a rodeo lifer and general manager

became available in December 2021, costs $25 upon initial application and $17 from each plate goes to promote, educate, and preserve the history of rodeo in Arizona. “From fans to contestants, there are many people who will get this plate and they’ll all be helping a good cause,” Alford said. To view and order the specialty plate, visit azmvdnow.gov. Dickerson will perform. Wrapping up the concert series on July 30 will be iconic duo Brooks and Dunn. Elvie Shane, who will also appear at the Greeley Stampede, will be opening for the two. All concerts begin at 8 p.m. (MT). Tickets for concerts go on sale at 9 a.m. (MT), March 16. Prices for concerts range from $54 to $105 per person depending on seat choice. For more information, or to purchase tickets, go to www. cfdrodeo.com.

at the Parada Del Sol Rodeo in Scottsdale, Ariz., was instrumental in the creation of the Arizona Rodeo specialty license plate. Alford watched countless fans roll into the rodeo grounds sporting the plate on their vehicles. The Parada Del Sol rodeo officially ran from March 11-13. The Arizona Rodeo specialty plate, which Organizers of Cheyenne Frontier Days recently announced the artists performing at its rodeo. Country singer/songwriters Jason Aldean and Gabby Barrett will be kicking things off July 22 followed by Dierks Bentley and Wyoming native Chancey Williams (July 23). Parker McCollum with Ian Munsick and Brett Kissel will play July 24. Kid Rock and Night Ranger will play July 27. July 28 will feature Koe Wetzel, Jelly Roll and Nelly and on July 29 Sam Hunt and Russell

Cheyenne announces entertainment lineup

The rodeo is part of the NFR Playoff Series presented by Pendleton Whisky.

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