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Jim Sutton Jr Legacy in Rodeo | Sioux Falls News
Rodeo legend Jim Sutton Jr., 91, passed away Thursday, leaving behind a legacy built on excellence in rodeo stock and an enduring impact on the sport. A powerhouse behind the Sutton Rodeo Company, his animals graced the National Finals Rodeo nearly every year since 1959—and he was enshrined in the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame. Before becoming a rodeo titan, he was a standout basketball player at South Dakota State, even drafted by the Lakers in 1957, but chose ranch life over fame. His family is overwhelmed by the flood of heartfelt memories shared online—stories filled with laughter and love that…
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