Earl W. Bascom
Rodeo performer and artist
Born
1906
120 years ago
Died
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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