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Tuff Hedeman to be inducted into TCHOF
Texas The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame Museum presents an evening with World Champion Bull Rider and Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame Inductee, Tuff Hedeman, on Sept. 25. The evening will feature an intimate meet and greet opportunity including a question and answer session with the bull riding legend. A guided tour of the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame and its legendary Inductees will kick off the evening and festivities. Well known and respected in the industry, Hedeman is the Michael Jordan of bull riding. Known for his strength of character he officially earned the nickname "Tough Nut" as a young boy. Embarking on a rodeo career at the age of 4, Hedeman worked his way through the ranks of bull riding, securing the National Collegiate Finals Championship in 1983. After college Hedeman turned pro and began touring and claiming titles with the legendary Lane Frost. During this time Hedeman's credits included three World Championships: His first in 1986 when he set a world record with $137,061 in earnings, his second in 1989 just five months after the death of his best friend Lane Frost at Cheyenne Frontier Days, and his third in 1991. As a co-founder of Professional Bull Riders, he secured their World Championship title in 1995 despite his infamous head-on collision with Bodacious--a wreck that resulted in more than 13 hours of reconstructive surgery. Just two months later, Hedeman entered the 1995 NFR determined to claim the title; however, as fate would have it Hedeman once again faced Bodacious in his final ride of the event. Ever the champion, Hedeman rescinded this crucial ride for points, waved his hat in honor of the powerful beast, and left the chute without riding Bodacious. By forfeiting his chance to win the 1995 NFR Championship title, Hedeman earned a standing ovation as fans applauded his modesty. On May 18, 2005 Hedeman joined forces with legendary rodeo icons, Pam Minick and Terry Williams when he was elected President of the Championship Bull Riding, a title he still holds today. The event will be held inside the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame Sept. 25, beginning at 6:30 p.m., with a guided museum tour and refreshments. Hedeman's program begins at 7 p.m. Admission is free for museum members. There is a $15 charge for individual non-members and a $35 charge for family non-members (2 adults and up to four children ages 12 and under). Seating is limited, so please contact the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame at 817-626-7131 to RSVP for this event. The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame honors more than 70 men and women who have made significant contributions to western culture and rodeo in Texas. The museum is also home of the Sterquell Wagon Collection with more than 60 horse drawn wagons, carriages, and sleighs. The museum offers a charming western gift store and the Jersey Lilly Old Time Photo Parlor. Located in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards, the museum and gift shop are open Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information or to RSVP please call 817-626-7131 or visit us on the web at www.texascowboyhalloffame.com. Date: 9/21/07
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