Jim Sharp (bull rider)

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Jim Sharp
Born
James Carroll Sharp

(1965-10-06) October 6, 1965 (age 58)
Kermit, Texas, U.S.
EducationKermit High School
Alma materOdessa College[1]
OccupationProfessional bull rider
Years active1978–2005
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) [1]

James Carroll Sharp (born October 6, 1965)[2] is an American former professional rodeo cowboy who specialized in bull riding. In 1988, he became the first bull rider in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA)'s National Finals Rodeo history to successfully ride each of his 10 bulls during the champion-crowning event.[3] The record-breaking performance earned Sharp his first of two PRCA World Champion Bull Rider titles. He rode professionally for nearly 20 years, and was a co-founder of the Professional Bull Riders (PBR). He is considered among the most talented bull riders in history.[4]

In 2023, Sharp was ranked No. 3 on the list of the top 30 bull riders in PBR history.[5]

  1. ^ a b "Sam Applebaum's Champion's Group". horseplaza.com. Archived from the original on July 12, 2011. Retrieved May 19, 2017.
  2. ^ "PRCA World Champions (Historical)". prorodeo.com. Retrieved May 26, 2017.
  3. ^ "Lucas Oil Proud Sponsor of Professional Bull Rider Jim Sharp". www.lucasoil.com. Archived from the original on April 22, 2012. Retrieved May 19, 2017.
  4. ^ "Professional Bull Riders - Ring of Honor". Professional Bull Riders. Retrieved May 19, 2017.
  5. ^ "PBR Top 30". Professional Bull Riders. Retrieved August 20, 2023.