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American rodeo clown and bullfighter
Rick Young |
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Born | (1934-05-03) May 3, 1934 (age 89)
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Occupation(s) | Rodeo clown, bull fighter |
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Spouse | Bernie
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Rick Young (born March 3, 1934),
[2] also known as the Ragin' Cajun,
[3]
[4] is an American
rodeo clown and bullfighter.
Life and career
Young was born in
Houston, Texas.
[2] He began his rodeo career in 1959.
[5]
Young was a
rodeo clown and bullfighter for 35 years.
[6]
In 2022, Young was inducted into the
ProRodeo Hall of Fame.
[2]
References
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^ Couvillion, Vic (June 29, 2016).
"'The Agin' Cajun' continues to enjoy rodeo life".
The Advocate. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
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"Rick Young".
ProRodeo Hall of Fame. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
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"Rick Young, best barrelman".
Tampa Bay Times.
St. Petersburg, Florida. April 10, 1992. p. 156. Retrieved February 11, 2024 – via
Newspapers.com.
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"Rodeo begins Friday". The Town Talk.
Alexandria, Louisiana. July 18, 1997. p. 28. Retrieved February 11, 2024 – via
Newspapers.com.
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^ Treadwell, Jaine (August 14, 2022).
"Championship rodeo features award-winning clown". The Messenger. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
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"Heelers keep cowboys in saddle".
Times Record News.
Wichita Falls, Texas. June 6, 1996. p. 1. Retrieved February 11, 2024 – via
Newspapers.com.