Ben Jordan

Benjamine Franklin Jordan Jr. (November 11, 1931 – March 19, 2022) was an American bull rider.

Jordan was born in Smithville, Oklahoma, the son of Benjamine Jordan Sr. and Blondella Hopper. At an early age, he had a passion for rodeo.

In 1956, Jordan competed at the Coalgate Rodeo at Medicine Springs Arena in Coalgate, Oklahoma, placing first in the bull riding event. He joined the International Professional Rodeo Association in 1959. During his rodeo career, he competed at the IRA Bareback Riding World Championships from 1961 to 1965 and again in 1968, winning the titles of bull riding and all-around.

In 2021, Jordan was inducted into the Bull Riding Hall of Fame.

In 1950, Jordan married Roxie Scott. Their marriage lasted until her death in 2008.

Jordan died on March 19, 2022 in Valliant, Oklahoma, at the age of 90.