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Dale Smith, 88, American rodeo performer.
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|Dale Smith (February 6, 1928 – January 15, 2017) was an American rodeo cowboy and administrator.
Rodeo career
Competition
Born in Safford, Arizona, Smith was a two-time team roping world champion. He finished second once a mere $13 away from a third title. Smith was the first cowboy to qualify for the National Finals Rodeo in three events in the same season. He was also the first to qualify in a total of four events.
Administration
Smith served three non-consecutive stints as the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association president. Among his initiatives, he instituted the 100-point system in bull riding.
Honors
Dale Smith is a 1995 inductee of the Rodeo Hall of Fame of the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. He is a 1979 inductee of the ProRodeo Hall of Fame.
Personal life
Smith was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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