Jim Shoulders

Jim Shoulders
Born(1928-05-13)May 13, 1928
Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
DiedJune 20, 2007(2007-06-20) (aged 79)
Henryetta, Oklahoma, U.S.
Occupation(s)Rodeo cowboy; rancher
SpouseSharon (married 1947–2007)

James A. Shoulders (May 13, 1928 – June 20, 2007) was an American professional rodeo cowboy and rancher. He is commemorated at the ProRodeo Hall of Fame. At the time of his death, he was one of the most successful contestants in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA), having won 16 World Championships, which was the most of any performer at that time.[1] He was known as the 'Babe Ruth of rodeo'.[2]

  1. ^ "Top Rodeo Cowboy Dies". Fox News. June 20, 2007. Retrieved February 3, 2017.
  2. ^ Staff, Times; Reports, Wire (June 21, 2007). "Jim Shoulders, 79; the 'Babe Ruth of rodeo' also starred in beer ads". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 3, 2017.