Rick Young

Rick Young (born March 3, 1934),[2] also known as the Ragin' Cajun,[3][4] is an American rodeo clown and bullfighter.

Rick Young
Born (1934-05-03) May 3, 1934
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Occupation(s)Rodeo clown, bull fighter
SpouseBernie[1]

Life and career

Young was born in Houston, Texas.[2] He began his rodeo career in 1959.[5]

Young was a rodeo clown and bullfighter for 35 years.[6]

In 2022, Young was inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame.[2]

References
  1. Couvillion, Vic (June 29, 2016). "'The Agin' Cajun' continues to enjoy rodeo life". The Advocate. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
  2. "Rick Young". ProRodeo Hall of Fame. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
  3. "Rick Young, best barrelman". Tampa Bay Times. St. Petersburg, Florida. April 10, 1992. p. 156. Retrieved February 11, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. "Rodeo begins Friday". The Town Talk. Alexandria, Louisiana. July 18, 1997. p. 28. Retrieved February 11, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. Treadwell, Jaine (August 14, 2022). "Championship rodeo features award-winning clown". The Messenger. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
  6. "Heelers keep cowboys in saddle". Times Record News. Wichita Falls, Texas. June 6, 1996. p. 1. Retrieved February 11, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.


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