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This Week in the West: Myrtis Dightman
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🎙️ Episode 27: Myrtis Dightman
📢 Episode Summary:
In this week’s episode of This Week in The West, we celebrate the 90th birthday of rodeo legend Myrtis Dightman, a man who broke barriers as the first Black cowboy to compete at the highest levels of bull riding. Known as the “Jackie Robinson of bull riding,” Dightman’s courage and talent paved the way for future generations of Black rodeo athletes, inspiring countless cowboys—including world champion Charlie Sampson—to chase their own dreams in the arena.
We dive into Dightman’s incredible journey, from his early days…
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