Mr. Black Rodeo" Cleo Hearn Joins Gold Buckle Network Rodeo Operations Committee
Legendary Cowboy Brings Expertise to Online Western Programming and Lifestyle Network
Dallas, TX (PRWEB) November 8, 2004 - Legendary Calf Roper and Rodeo Producer Cleo Hearn joins Gold Buckle Network to advise and support rodeo operations and production.
Veteran cowboy Hearn is founder of the Cowboys of Color Invitational Rodeo Tour, the largest multicultural rodeo circuit in America, which promotes the historical contributions of Africans, Hispanics and Native Americans to the settling and development of the western United States.
I am excited to help Gold Buckle Network develop high-quality, high-impact rodeo productions for a worldwide audience," said Hearn. The time is right for an outlet dedicated to Western sports and lifestyle programming, and I look forward to working with GBN."
Hearn, a Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) member since 1959, still competes in rodeos across the country. Known as Mr. Black Rodeo" in professional cowboy circles, Hearn is a legend in his own time. He was the first African American to win the calf-roping event at a major rodeo, the Denver Livestock and Rodeo Show in 1970. He has competed at all major rodeos including Cheyenne for 36 consecutive years. Throughout his career, Hearn has won ribbons, trophies, buckles, saddles and thousands in cash winnings.
A proud father, all four of his sons attended college on Rodeo scholarships and competed in professional rodeos, like he did. The Cowboys of Color Tour is a family event even though all of them work weekday jobs in addition to producing rodeos. He recently retired from a 30-year career with Ford Motor Companys Southwest Division.
Now he has more time to devote to future generations, including his grandchildren who are carrying on the family tradition by riding in junior rodeo events. According to Hearn, I believe to be happy in life you need three things: something to love, something to do, and something to look forward to. Rodeo has filled those needs for me and my family."
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