Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
THREE TIME WORLD CHAMPION: Whitehall native Shawn Davis was celebrated at the unveiling of his Montana Pro Rodeo Hall and Wall of Fame bronze at the Western Legacy Center on Saturday, March 30, 2024. (Top, clockwise) Davis stands with his bronze; the bronze was created by nationally renowned western artist Jeff Wolf of Spanish Fork Utah. Davis spoke with attendees, after being introduced by Leonard Wortman, about the legends he has competed with, including local Jack Dawson (bottom right photo).
(The following article was requested to be reprinted after the unveiling of the Shawn Davis bronze on March 30 at the Western Legacy Center.)
Shawn Davis has spent his life in the western or equine business with his biggest impact being in the sport of professional rodeo and specifically the National Finals Rodeo. Born Dec. 7, 1940, in Butte, Montana, Davis bought his RCA card in 1962 (RCA became the PRCA in 1975) and it was full-speed ahead. He made a name for himself in the arena winning three world titles in rodeo's "classic" event of saddle bronc riding and then outside the arena as the Ge...
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