Rick Young Explained

Rick Young
Birth Date:3 May 1934
Birth Place:Houston, Texas, U.S.
Occupation:Rodeo clown, bull fighter
Spouse:Bernie[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

Young was born in Houston, Texas. 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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ‘The Agin’ Cajun’ continues to enjoy rodeo life. The Advocate. Vic. Couvillion. June 29, 2016. February 11, 2024.
  2. Web site: Rick Young. ProRodeo Hall of Fame. February 11, 2024.
  3. News: Rick Young, best barrelman. Tampa Bay Times. St. Petersburg, Florida. April 10, 1992. February 11, 2024. 156. Newspapers.com.
  4. News: Rodeo begins Friday. The Town Talk. Alexandria, Louisiana. July 18, 1997. February 11, 2024. 28. Newspapers.com.
  5. Web site: Championship rodeo features award-winning clown. The Messenger. August 14, 2022. Jaine. Treadwell. February 11, 2024.
  6. News: Heelers keep cowboys in saddle. Times Record News. Wichita Falls, Texas. June 6, 1996. February 11, 2024. 1. Newspapers.com.