The Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame has announced the 2023 class of inductees with the induction ceremony slated for Saturday, April 29, in the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District.
THIS YEAR’S INDUCTEES INCLUDE:
Johnny Boren Award Inductee
Wayne Whitehead – Wills Point, Texas
Directors’Choice Award Inductee
Spicer Gripp Youth Foundation - Hereford, Texas
Western Heritage Award Inductee
Andrew Torrez – Lake Worth, Texas
Star of Texas Award Inductee
Jody Nix – Big Spring, Texas
Men Contestant Inductees
Mickey Gee – Wichita Falls, Texas – 2-time World Champion Steer Wrestler.
Kory Koontz - Sudan, Texas 24-time qualifier to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, NFR Average Winner.
Martin Lucero - Stephenville, Texas – 16-time qualifier to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.
Steve Purcella- Hereford, Texas - 14-time qualifier to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, World Champion.
Tod Slone - Cuero, Texas - 7time qualifier to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.
Women Contestant Inductees
Mindy Lin Morris - Seymour, Texas – 1992 National Intercollegiate Barrel Racing Champion, NFR Qualifier.
Donna Hill Shiller - Thorndale, Texas - 2-time barrel racing qualifier to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.
Rodeo Personnel Inductees
C.K. Reid - Grandview, Texas Stock Contractor.
Gold Card Inductees
Jim Davis - Ovalo, Texas - 2-time World Champion Steer Roper.
“Cactus” Jack Stephenson Pleasanton, Texas -Wrangler National Finals Team Roping qualifier.
Empty Saddles Brenda Crowder - Stephenville, Texas – 2-time PRCA Secretary of the Year.
Marty Richter – Fort Worth, Texas – PRCA bareback rider and longtime Fort Worth Stock Show & Windy Ryon Memorial Roping committeeman and volunteer.
Rodeo Animals - Timed Event Inductee
Prime Time – 1994AQHA/PRCA Calf Roping Horse of the year.
Events & Organizations
2003 Vernon College Men’s & Women’s Rodeo Teams - 2003 National Intercollegiate Champions The 2023 inductions will take place Saturday, April 29, at the River Ranch Event Center in the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards. Doors open at 10 a.m., lunch is served at 11 a.m. and inductions start at 12:15 p.m. There is also a golf tournament scheduled for Thursday, April 27, at Canyon West Golf Course in Weatherford. A welcome reception is planned for Friday, April 28, at 2 p.m. at the Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame which is located in Cowtown Coliseum.
The Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame is dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the Texas rodeo cowboy and cowgirl. The TRCHF holds an induction ceremony each year to recognize the contributions of world champions, as well as those lesserknown heroes and heroines. In addition, the weekend provides the chance to reunite generations of rodeo stories in one location.
Event tickets and additional information can be obtained by visiting the Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame website at www.TexasRodeoCowboy.com or emailing info@TexasRodeoCowboy.com.