J. W. Stoker Explained

J. W. Stoker
Birth Date:30 September 1927
Birth Place:Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S.
Death Place:Weatherford, Texas, U.S.
Occupation:Trick rider, trick roper

J. W. Stoker[1] [2] (September 30, 1927 – April 21, 2022) was an American trick rider and trick roper.[3]

Life and career

Stoker was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado.[4]

Stoker began his career in 1939.[5] He was a stunt rider for Roy Rogers. He also performed as a double for actor Sam Bottoms in the film Bronco Billy.[6] [7] [8]

In 2011, Stoker was inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame.

Stoker died on April 21, 2022 in Weatherford, Texas, at the age of 94.

Notes and References

  1. News: The Ace and Two Duces––top act. Edmonton Journal. Edmonton. March 28, 1973. February 26, 2023. 32. Newspapers.com.
  2. News: J.W. Stoker throws rodeo for a loop. Chicago Tribune. Chicago, Illinois. April 6, 1984. February 26, 2023. 84. Newspapers.com.
  3. Web site: J.W. Stoker. ProRodeo Hall of Fame. February 26, 2023.
  4. Web site: J.W. Stoker Obituary. Tribute Archive. February 26, 2023.
  5. News: J. W. Stoker Booked for Dixie Roundup Speciality Acts. Washington County News. Saint George, Utah. September 15, 1977. February 26, 2023. 8. Newspapers.com.
  6. News: Tricky business: Rider/roper brings act to Fat Stock Show Rodeo. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Fort Worth, Texas. January 25, 1987. February 26, 2023. 55. Newspapers.com.
  7. News: J.W. Stoker––Trick Artist, Movie Star: Magic Ropes, Horses Entertain Worldwide. The Houston Herald. Houston, Missouri. June 1, 1989. February 26, 2023. 19. Newspapers.com.
  8. Web site: Back When They Bucked with J.W. Stoker. Ruth. Nicolaus. Rodeo News. June 19, 2015. February 26, 2023.

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