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Steer Roper, Champion, 1949-1950, 1954-1955
Born in 1923 in Lenapah, Oklahoma, Shoat Webster learned the cowboy trade early in life. His uncle, famed rodeo hand Fred Lowry, taught him the essentials of competitive roping. In a career that spanned three decades, Webster was one of the best steer ropers of his generation.
From the time he entered the sport, he was a champion, consistently winning top honors at Pendleton, Cheyenne, and all of the biggest roping competitions. After capturing Pendleton’s all-around championship in 1949, 1950, and 1951, he took permanent possession of the coveted Sam Jackson Trophy.
From 1949 through the 1960s, Shoat Webster ranked in the nation’s top 15 steer ropers, capturing the crown four times and coming close in 1952, 1953, 1961, 1963. Shoat Webster retired from active competition around 1970 to pursue the ranching life.
