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Myrtis Dightman
American bull rider
Myrtis Dightman | |
|---|---|
| Born | () May 7, (age&#;89) Houston County, Texas, United States |
| Other&#;names | "Jackie Robinson of Rodeo" |
| Occupation | Bull rider |
| Known&#;for | Rodeo |
| Spouse | Fannie Mae (div.) |
| Parent(s) | Odie Dightman and Ada Lee Polk |
Myrtis Dightman (born May 7, ) is an American former professional rodeocowboy who specialized in bull riding.
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He is a ProRodeo Hall of Fame inductee. Known as the "Jackie Robinson of Rodeo", Dightman was the first African-American to compete at the National Finals Rodeo.[1]
Early life
Dightman was born on May 7, , on a 4,acre ranch in Houston County near Crockett, Texas.[1] His father worked for rancher Karl Leediker.[1]
Career
Dightman started his career in rodeo in Houston.[1] In , he became the first black cowboy to compete at the National Finals Rodeo (NFR).
He qualified for the NFR in , , , , , and [2] In , he had the best