Earl W. Bascom

Rodeo performer and artist

Earl W. Bascom - Rodeo performer and artist
Born

1906
119 years ago

Died

August 28th, 1995
29 years ago — 89 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Earl W. Bascom competed as a rodeo cowboy and contributed to rodeo arts. He participated in numerous rodeos, showcasing skills in bareback riding, steer wrestling, and bull riding. Bascom also gained recognition as a painter, capturing the essence of cowboy life and rodeo culture in his artworks. He played a pivotal role in the establishment of rodeo as a recognized sport and helped to document its history through his artistic endeavors.

Competed in the first-ever professional rodeo

Created iconic paintings of rodeo scenes

Served as a founding member of several rodeo associations

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