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Bookmark or Share- Myrtis Dightman - WikipediaMyrtis Dightman (born May 7, 1935) is an American former professional rodeo cowboy who specialized in bull riding. He is a ProRodeo Hall of Fame inductee. Known as the "Jackie Robinson of Rodeo", Dightman was the first African-American to compete at the National Finals Rodeo. [1]
- The Jackie Robinson of Rodeo - Texas MonthlyFive decades ago, Myrtis Dightman broke the color barrier in professional rodeo and became one of the best bull riders who ever lived. But his imprint on the sport was only just beginning.
- 86-Year-Old Myrtis Dightman on Being a Black Bull Rider - Oprah DailyNicknamed “The Jackie Robinson of Rodeo” in 1967, Myrtis Dightman was the first Black bull rider with a shot at the world championship buckle.
- Breaking Trail: The Story of Myrtis Dightman - "the Jackie Robinson of ...Myrtis Dightman has been called “the Jackie Robinson of Rodeo” because he broke one of the major color barriers in rodeo. Dightman was born in Crockett, Texas on May 7, 1935, to Odie Dightman and Ada Lee Polk.
- Myrtis Dightman's Biography - The HistoryMakersAdmired cowboy and pioneer in bull riding, Myrtis Dightman was born on May 7, 1935, in Crockett, Texas. Dightman grew up on a ranch with his siblings. As he grew older, he left school to work on the ranch.
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