Rick Young

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Rick Young
Born (1934-05-03) May 3, 1934 (age 90)
Occupation(s)Rodeo clown, bull fighter
SpouseBernie[1]

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

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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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  1. ^ Couvillion, Vic (June 29, 2016). "'The Agin' Cajun' continues to enjoy rodeo life". The Advocate. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "Rick Young". ProRodeo Hall of Fame. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
  3. ^ "Rick Young, best barrelman". Tampa Bay Times. St. Petersburg, Florida. April 10, 1992. p. 156. Retrieved February 11, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  4. ^ "Rodeo begins Friday". The Town Talk. Alexandria, Louisiana. July 18, 1997. p. 28. Retrieved February 11, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  5. ^ Treadwell, Jaine (August 14, 2022). "Championship rodeo features award-winning clown". The Messenger. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
  6. ^ "Heelers keep cowboys in saddle". Times Record News. Wichita Falls, Texas. June 6, 1996. p. 1. Retrieved February 11, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon



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