Jim Bob Altizer
Jim Bob Altizer | |
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| Born | May 5, 1932 Del Rio, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | December 12, 1997 (aged 65) |
| Occupation(s) | Calf and steer roper |
| Relatives | Blanche Altizer Smith (sister) |
Jim Bob Altizer[1] (May 5, 1932 – December 12, 1997) was an American calf and steer roper.
Life and career[edit]
Altizer was born in Del Rio, Texas.[2] He graduated from Del Rio High School in 1948.[3]
Altizer was a Texas border ranchman.[4] He was also a member of the National Cowboy Hall of Fame.[5]
In 1979, Altizer was inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame.[2]
Altizer died[6] on December 12, 1997[2] of cancer,[5] at the age of 65.
References[edit]
- ^ "Jim Bob Altizer: Born to rope and ride". Del Rio News-Herald. Del Rio, Texas. November 21, 1981. p. 1. Retrieved March 24, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c "Jim Bob Altizer". ProRodeo Hall of Fame. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
- ^ "A living legend: Jim Bob Altizer presents annual roping classic". Del Rio News-Herald. Del Rio, Texas. November 14, 1982. p. 22. Retrieved March 24, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Del Rioan Defeats World Champion In Match Roping". San Angelo Standard-Times. San Angelo, Texas. November 10, 1963. p. 39. Retrieved March 24, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Homestead". San Angelo Standard-Times. San Angelo, Texas. February 23, 2014. p. 18. Retrieved March 24, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Jim Bob Altizer dies". Del Rio News-Herald. Del Rio, Texas. December 12, 1997. p. 1. Retrieved March 24, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
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