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PBR Hall of Fame
Tuff Hedeman
Awarded in 1999

Tuff Hedeman

Bio

Hedeman, the 1995 PBR World Champion, won three PRCA World Champion bull riding crowns, and was the NFR average winner in 1987 and 1989. Four-time World Champion and ProRodeo Hall of Fame bull rider Tuff Hedeman is a living legend…and the most recognized cowboy in the world. Bull Riding is America’s original extreme sport. He is a staunch supporter of the bull rider as a professional athlete. In addition to 27 years of producing great family friendly events he is known for his historic clashes with the bucking bull Bodacious and his friendship with the late Lane Frost which was depicted in the 1994 film, 8 Seconds.

Bio

Hedeman, the 1995 PBR World Champion, won three PRCA World Champion bull riding crowns, and was the NFR average winner in 1987 and 1989. Four-time World Champion and ProRodeo Hall of Fame bull rider Tuff Hedeman is a living legend…and the most recognized cowboy in the world. Bull Riding is America’s original extreme sport. He is a staunch supporter of the bull rider as a professional athlete. In addition to 27 years of producing great family friendly events he is known for his historic clashes with the bucking bull Bodacious and his friendship with the late Lane Frost which was depicted in the 1994 film, 8 Seconds.

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