🤠This Week in the West

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Don Gay’s career was marked by unmatched dominance in professional bull riding. After joining the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association as a teenager, Don quickly rose to prominence, earning eight world championships between 1974 and 1984—a record that still stands. His legendary 97-point ride on the bull Oscar, and his performance in the only sudden-death ride-off in National Finals Rodeo history, cemented his place in rodeo lore. He was known not only for his skill but also for his work ethic, even flying himself to rodeos to maximize his competitive schedule.

Though he retired from riding in 1989, Don Gay remained a vital figure in the rodeo world through business, broadcasting, and promoting the sport. He founded the Don Gay Bull Riding Tour and became a beloved commentator on networks like ESPN and The Cowboy Channel. His lifetime of contributions has been recognized by multiple halls of fame. The episode closes with one of Don’s favorite reflections—reminding listeners that the “bumps” in life are often what keep us riding forward.

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