2009 Inductees

Inclusion into Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame is the highest honor we bestow on individuals who have shown excellence in competition, business, and support of rodeo and the western lifestyle in Texas.

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Jim Bob Altizer Known as greatest match roper of all time; 1959 NFR Champion Calf Roper; Qualified for NFR 10 times in Calf Roping and six (6) times in Steer Roping.	Barry Corbin Rancher (donated long horn steer to City of Fort Worth’s Herd) Champion Cutting Horse Enthusiast and Award Winning Actor; Receipient of Bill Cody Award for Family Entertainment, Western Heritage Award (Bronze Wrangler) from National Cowboy Hall of Fame Station Voice for 99.5 The Wolf Radio.
Tommy Lee Jones Rancher and Polo Player Owner of San Saba Polo Team Winners of the 22hcp Iglehart Cup, Wellington, January 2003, and 1993 U.S. Polo Association’s Western Challenge Cup Receipient of 1994 Academy Award and Golden Globe Best Actor for The Fugitive Receipient of 1983 Emmy Best Actor for Executioner’s Song	Tyler Magnus Known as one of the world’s best horsemen 1995 NFR Average Champion in Team Roping (one of a very few with ability to head and/or heel in team roping) Author and Television Personality Produces and stars in The Roping Show
Rope Myers 2001 NFR Steer Wrestling Champion Holds record on fastest total time at NFR, crushing the 2001 Wrangler NFR steer wrestling average with a total time 37.4 on 10 head Gold Medal Winner in Steer Wrestling at 2002 Winter Games Cultural Olympiad Rodeo Current Senior Director of Cowboy Ministries at Sky Ranch – Van, Texas	Ken Welch Former Professional Rodeo Cowboys Champion Saddle Bronc Rider Amateur Cutting Horse Competitor Current Manager of Silverbrook Ranch, Baird Texas