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This Week in the West: Rodeo Cowboys on Strike? The Story of Herman Linder
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🎙️ Episode 40: Rodeo Cowboys on Strike? The Story of Herman Linder
📢 Episode Summary:
This week on This Week in The West, we turn the spotlight on rodeo legend Herman Linder, remembered during the week of his birth on August 5. Known as the “King of the Cowboys,” Linder wasn’t just a champion in the arena—he was a driving force in reshaping the sport of rodeo itself. From humble beginnings in Alberta to record-breaking victories at the Calgary Stampede, his legacy stretches across borders and generations.
Listeners will hear the dramatic story of October 30, 1936, when…
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