James Charles Trujillo[3][4] (born May 10, 1948)[3] is an American bareback bronc rider.[5]

J. C. Trujillo
Born
James Charles Trujillo

(1948-05-10) May 10, 1948 (age 76)
Alma materMesa Community College
Arizona State University
OccupationBareback bronc rider
SpouseMargo[1][2]

Life and career

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Trujillo was born in Prescott, Arizona.[6] At the age of six, he began his rodeo career.[3]

Trujillo attended Mesa Community College and Arizona State University.[7]

In 1994, Trujillo was inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Cowboy Hopes to Draw Stork". The Daily Oklahoman. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. December 11, 1980. p. 87. Retrieved April 22, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.  
  2. ^ Landreth, Lily (November 29, 2023). "Back When They Bucked with J.C. Trujillo". Rodeo Life. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d "J.C. Trujillo". ProRodeo Hall of Fame. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  4. ^ Porter, Willard H. (October 26, 1986). "Bareback Rider J.C. Trujillo Retires Again". The Oklahoman. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  5. ^ "Oilers edge Steelers, keep title hopes alive (caption)". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Santa Fe, New Mexico. December 11, 1979. p. 19. Retrieved April 22, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.  
  6. ^ "SF cowboy carves niche in pro rodeo". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Santa Fe, New Mexico. January 5, 1975. p. 12. Retrieved April 22, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.  
  7. ^ Russell, John F. (September 23, 2023). "Rodeo legend J.C. Trujillo rides into National Cowboy Hall of Fame". Steamboat Pilot & Today. Retrieved April 22, 2024.