All-Around Champion Cowboy of the World

b. July 12, 1899 Hope, NM

d. October 25, 1971 Wickenburg, AZ

-Known as the cowboy's cowboy

-Admired and revered by townsfolk

Father and organizer of Turtle Association 1936 which became the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association

-1937 Owned Heart Cross Ranch Hillside, AZ

-Acquired private plane and license 1939

-Took up golf 1947 – hit "hole in one" 1952

-Champion mule trainer

-Served as Head Wrangler at Flying – E – Ranch Wickenburg, AZ 1960-1962

Thanks for wonderful memories

Flying – E - guests, staff and friends.

Marker is at the intersection of North Tegner Street and East Apache Street, on the right when traveling north on North Tegner Street.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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