Robert A Crosby

Robert Anderson Crosby (February 27, 1897 – October 20, 1947) was a three-time World All-Around Champion (1925, 1927 & 1928) and permanent holder of the Roosevelt Trophy (on display at the National Cowboy Hall of Fame) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States.

Early life Bob Crosby was born on February 27, 1897, in Midland, Texas. Crosby was raised around Kenna, New Mexico. He became an experienced cowhand there. His first time as a rodeo contestant was in 1923. He entered a rodeo competition at New York's Yankee Stadium. At 13, he won his first rodeo title. Will Rogers encouraged him to enter larger rodeos. Crosby was inducted into the Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon Hall of Fame in 1974. Crosby was inducted into the Rodeo Hall of Fame of the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in 1966.

Death Bob Crosby died on October 20, 1947, in Roswell, New Mexico. He had an accident in a Jeep near his ranch. Crosby was declared the "King of the Cowboys" by Life magazine.