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Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Rodeo Hall of Famer Roy ‘Super Looper' Cooper dies in house fire at 69
DECATUR, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – Roy 'Super Looper' Cooper, a rodeo legend and a member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Hall of Fame, died Tuesday in a house fire at his home in Decatur, Texas. He was 69. 'The rodeo world has lost a legend,' the PRCA stated in an announcement following Cooper's death. Cooper was inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in 1979, only a few years after the Rookie of the Year title in 1976. During his career, he won seven individual event world championships, the PRCA noted. He was also one of only 10 people to win three world titles in one year, winning the tie-down roping, steer roping and All-Around titles in 1983. His roping skills are also what earned him the nickname 'Super Looper,' his Hall of Fame bio explains. New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame inducts new members to 2024 Hall of Fame Class In addition to his honors with the ProRodeo Hall of Fame, Cooper has been honored in the Rodeo Historical Society's Rodeo Hall of Fame, the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame, the Texas Rodeo Hall of Fame and the Lea County Sports Hall of Fame. In 2024, when he was inducted into the New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame, the organization called him one of 'the most significant former athletes in the state of New Mexico's History.' PRCA added that Cooper also went on to host an annual junior world roping championship for over 40 years. Childress cowboy, 2008 world champion to be inducted into ProRodeo Hall of Fame Officials in Wise County, Texas, confirmed Cooper's death Wednesday after a fire tore through his Decatur home the night before, the Wise County Messenger reported. The cause of the fire was not immediately disclosed. His son, Tuf Cooper, also a professional rodeo competitor, shared a statement on Cooper's passing, the Fort Worth Star Telegram reported. 'We're all in shock and at a loss for words from this tragedy at the moment,' Tuf Cooper said. Country legend George Strait, whom Cooper has called 'one of his very best friends,' said Cooper was one of his heroes in a tribute posted to social media. 'We lost our good friend and my hero Roy Cooper yesterday. He's with our Lord And Savior Jesus Christ now,' Strait wrote. 'God please be with the Cooper family and friends. We'll miss you amigo. I'll come find you one day.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Fox News
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
Rodeo legend Roy Cooper, the 'Super Looper,' dies in fire at 69
Roy Cooper, nicknamed the "Super Looper" during his legendary rodeo career, died this week at the age of 69. Cooper, considered the greatest roper of all time, died in a house fire on his property in Decatur, Texas, Tuesday. "It is with great sadness that our family shares the passing of our Dad, The Super Looper, Roy Cooper," Cooper's son, Tuf, wrote in a Facebook post. "We're all in shock and at a loss for words from this tragedy at the moment." Cooper launched his career in 1976, when he won a world championship in his first national finals. He won eight titles overall and was inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in 1979, just three years into his career. Tuf is a third-generation rodeo star. Cooper's parents were also ropers. Cooper's mother was born on a ranch, and the family lived in New Mexico when he was growing up. The rodeo world mourned Cooper's death. "Heartbroken to hear of the passing of Roy Cooper. … He inspired generations of cowboys, and his legacy lives on," Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame inductee Andra Estes Beatty said in a statement, via The Express Tribune. "The rodeo community mourns a tremendous loss today with the passing of rodeo legend and Super Looper, Roy Cooper," the Texas Department of Agriculture added. "Commissioner Sid Miller and his wife, Debra, are lifting the Cooper family up in prayer as they navigate this heartbreaking time." "When anyone referenced the 'Super Looper,' every rodeo fan knew exactly who you were talking about," Professional Bull Riding CEO Sean Gleason wrote. Cooper became the first roper to earn $2 million in ProRodeo in 2000. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Yahoo
Over 50 veterans to go on Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.
(SOUTHERN COLORADO) — The Honor Flight of Southern Colorado announced that 59 veterans will be participating in the upcoming Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. Departing on May 8 from the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame, the flight will take veterans to visit the memorials built in their honor. Among those who are flying, three are World War II veterans, and six served in the Korean War. The Honor Flight of Southern Colorado said the majority of the group served the nation during the Vietnam War. 'In a remarkable testament to dedication and service, one of the veterans on this flight served in all three of these pivotal conflicts,' the Honor Flight of Southern Colorado said. The Honor Flight mission is to give veterans a free, once-in-a-lifetime trip to the capital to experience the memorials dedicated to their service and sacrifice. The community is invited to send off the veterans at a ceremony at the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame, located at 103 Pro Rodeo Drive, on May 8 at 7:30 a.m. A welcome home celebration at the Colorado Springs Christian School will also take place on May 10 at around 5:45 p.m. 'Feel free to bring a sign or the US flag to welcome them back, but just show up and bring a friend,' Honor Flight of Southern Colorado wrote. 'Your presence will provide a heartwarming and enthusiastic return for these brave men and women.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Yahoo
Officers, civilians honored at CSPD award ceremony
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — At its annual awards ceremony on Wednesday, Feb. 26, the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) honored officers and civilians for 'courageous actions and significant contributions' to the community. The awards ceremony was held on Wednesday at the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame, where awards were given for heroic actions that saved lives and contributed to the community's wellbeing in impactful ways. CSPD recognized multiple categories during the ceremony: Three Citizen Awards of Appreciation 11 Life Saving Awards One Officer of The Year Award One Civilian Employee of The Year Award One Honor Guard Member of The Year Award Seven Department Commendations One Chief's Community Partner Award One Chief's Unit Citation Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
