Dale Smith
American rodeo performer and administrator
About Dale Smith
Lived 1928 – 2017 (aged 88).
Dale Smith (February 6, 1928 – January 15, 2017) was an American rodeo cowboy and administrator.
Rodeo career Competition Born in Safford, Arizona, Smith was a two-time team roping world champion. He finished second once a mere $13 away from a third title. Smith was the first cowboy to qualify for the National Finals Rodeo in three events in the same season. He was also the first to qualify in a total of four events.
Administration Smith served three non-consecutive stints as the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association president. Among his initiatives, he instituted the 100-point system in bull riding.
Honors Dale Smith is a 1995 inductee of the Rodeo Hall of Fame of the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. He is a 1979 inductee of the ProRodeo Hall of Fame.
Personal life Smith was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dale Smith?
American rodeo performer and administrator
When was Dale Smith born?
Dale Smith was born on 6 February 1928.
When did Dale Smith die?
Dale Smith died on 15 January 2017.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Dale Smith (cowboy)
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