Tex Earnhardt, Charlie Sampson, and OD go to Cowboy Hall of Fame Induction in Oklahoma City

Mark your calendars cowboys and cowgirls as this month, September 25-26th, the Rodeo Hall of Fame weekend kicks off in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Being held at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, featured inductees include B.J. Pierce, Bob Feist, and the ever so legendary Bobby Delvecchio.

History

Dating back long ago to 1955, the very first rodeo hall of fame has been hauling in some of the greatest ever to ride in the nation. Those who have the honor of being placed in such a prominent group of names, are nominated by their fellow peers year in and year out. Hosting is the Rodeo Historical Society who’s mission is to preserve the beautiful history of the sport.
This year, expect to see a performance by Ned LeDoux, son of the late rodeo rider Chris
LeDoux, and an all night Champions Gala, where dinner, auctions, and a welcoming of the class of 2015 will take place. Partake in other activities, such as photo ops and sit downs with a past PRCA All-Around World Champion along with other storied greats.
2015 Hall of Fame Inductees

  • Bobby Delvecchio
  • C.L. “Buck” Eckols
  • John Edwards
  • Bob Feist
  • Tommy Lucia
  • Jerry Olson
  • Bud Parker
  • B.J. Pierce
  • T.B. Parter

Flying to the sooner state are World Champion Bull Rider Charlie Sampson, OD of CLN, and Tex Earnhardt of Earnhardt Auto Centers. There, they’ll be sure to cover all the action taking place for you cowboys and cowgirls.
Media coverage of the ceremony is brought to you by Cowboy Lifestyle Network, the Ak-Chin Indian Community, and Earnhardt Auto Road Team.
 

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Patrick OD O'Donnell

The moment a bull's gate swings open—that's when Patrick "OD" O'Donnell feels most alive. From his early days riding bareback through Arizona pastures to revolutionizing the bull riding industry as President of Bull Riders Only, OD has lived the Western lifestyle he now champions as Founder of Cowboy Lifestyle Network. Growing up in Casa Grande's sunbaked agricultural heartland, he didn't just learn about horses and ranching, he lived it daily, developing the instincts and grit that would later attract 4 million followers to CLN's authentic voice. After his baseball days at the University of Arizona, OD saw something others missed: bull riding wasn't just a sport, but was compelling entertainment waiting for the right vision. Between 1990-1997, his leadership transformed local rodeo competitions into sold-out arena events that changed Western sports forever. Today, that same pioneering spirit drives CLN's coverage of everything from championship rodeos to the quiet heroism of ranch life. When he's not building the digital home for cowboy culture, you'll find OD supporting Harris Brothers Charity Foundation, leading CLN’s 25-year Christmas Toy Drive for Arizona kids, or sharing his love of horsemanship with special needs riders through Arizona's own Horses Help. Living proof that authentic Western values still have the power to transform lives.

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