Old time Canadian rodeo fans will be saddened to learn that Rocky Rockabar has passed away. He was my hero growing up in the 60's. He rodeoed back in the day when they won just enough to keep you broke.
Just saw a news article- Rocky was only 73..Too young- but like you say he lived a tough life....
I was at a Bronc and Bull Riding school in Beach N.D. in the mid 60's when I met him...Bob Aber was instructing the barebacks, and Duane Howard was instructing on bronc and bulls...Rocky stopped in for a couple of days and helped Duane... He helped the students in the chutes so Duane could ride along side and talk to you during the ride....