Guy Weadick

Guy Weadick
Born
George Guy Weadick

February 23, 1885
DiedDecember 13, 1953(1953-12-13) (aged 68)
OccupationCowboy
Known forCo-founder of Calgary Stampede
Spouses
(m. 1906; died 1951)
Dorothy Mullens
(m. 1952)

George Guy Weadick (February 23, 1885 – December 13, 1953) was an American cowboy, performer and promoter. He and his horse Cyclone quickly became well known in the Calgary area. Today, he is best known as the founder of the Calgary Stampede in Alberta, Canada. He was married to famed cowgirl, Florence LaDue. Weadick was the first to be inducted in the Builder category in the Canadian Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame.