We've Got The County Covered
We've Got The County Covered
The story of Harlem native Bob Ragsdale's career as a professional rodeo cowboy was covered in the June 28th issue of the "Blaine County Journal." Ragsdale had just been nominated for induction in to the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame in Colorado Springs. Last week the official induction ceremony was completed.
One of his daughters, Cathy Watkins, shared some photos from the ceremony. She wrote in a note with the photos, "It was an amazing induction ceremony. There was a lot of family that drove and flew in. Dad was thrilled and overwhelmed all at that same time.... Being inducted into the Professional Rodeo Hall of Fame truly is the greatest honor for a Professional Rodeo Cowboy." She added, "For a rodeo family such as ours it was a great honor to be there."
The ceremony included the induction of several rodeo greats, some famous livestock and a rodeo committee. For each inductee a short video (about one minute) was created summarizing their career and contribution to rodeo. Then each inductee gave a short speech of acceptance of the honor. A photo of Bob Ragsdale is now among the memorabilia in the hall of fame.
To watch the video used in the induction ceremony to explain Bob's contribution as a professional cowboy, go to wranglernetwork.com. On the home page type in 'bob ragsdale video' in the search box, that brings up the video.
The "Journal" congratulates Bob Ragsdale, and his family and friends, for this great honor to a great cowboy.
