Wilbur Plaugher Explained

Wilbur Plaugher
Birth Date:13 March 1922
Birth Place:Ohio, U.S.
Death Place:Sanger, California, U.S.
Occupation:Cowboy, rodeo clown, dog trainer
Children:4[1]

Wilbur Plaugher[2] (March 13, 1922 – January 2, 2018) was an American cowboy, rodeo clown and dog trainer.[3]

Life and career

Plaugher was born in Ohio.[4] At the age of four, he and his family moved to California.[5]

In 1982, Plaugher was named as ProRodeo Clown of the Year.[6]

In 1990, Plaugher was inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame.[7]

Plaugher died[8] on January 2, 2018, in Sanger, California, at the age of 95.

Notes and References

  1. News: Rodeo clown back this year. The Brandon Sun. Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. March 26, 1977. May 2, 2024. 35. Newspapers.com.
  2. News: Wilbur Plaugher rodeo clown, cowboy. Petaluma Argus-Courier. Petaluma, California. October 1, 1986. May 2, 2024. 29. Newspapers.com.
  3. News: Wilbur Plaugher. Petaluma Argus-Courier. Petaluma, California. June 17, 1976. May 2, 2024. 6. Newspapers.com.
  4. News: Rodeo Clown Wilbur Plaugher Is A Man Of Many Talents, Top Rodeo Star. The World. Coos Bay, Oregon. August 26, 1963. May 2, 2024. 7. Newspapers.com.
  5. Web site: ProRodeo Hall of Famer Plaugher Passes Away. Wrangler Network. January 3, 2018. May 2, 2024.
  6. Web site: Oldest Rodeo Clown Is Also Famous Now. Deseret News. Myrna. Trauntvein. July 26, 1990. May 2, 2024.
  7. Web site: Wilbur Plaugher. ProRodeo Hall of Fame. May 2, 2024.
  8. Web site: A true legend,’ rodeo cowboy and clown Wilbur Plaugher lived large. The Fresno Bee. January 12, 2018. Carmen. George. May 2, 2024.

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