| J. W. Stoker | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1927-09-30)September 30, 1927 Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S. |
| Died | April 21, 2022(2022-04-21) (aged 94) Weatherford, Texas, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Trick rider, trick roper |
J. W. Stoker (September 30, 1927 – April 21, 2022) was an American trick rider and trick roper.
Life and career
Stoker was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Stoker began his career in 1939. He was a stunt rider for Roy Rogers. He also performed as a double for actor Sam Bottoms in the film Bronco Billy.
In 2011, Stoker was inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame.
Stoker died on April 21, 2022 in Weatherford, Texas, at the age of 94.
References
- "The Ace and Two Duces––top act". Edmonton Journal. Edmonton. March 28, 1973. p. 32. Retrieved February 26, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- "J.W. Stoker throws rodeo for a loop". Chicago Tribune. Chicago, Illinois. April 6, 1984. p. 84. Retrieved February 26, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "J.W. Stoker". ProRodeo Hall of Fame. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
- ^ "J.W. Stoker Obituary". Tribute Archive. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
- "J. W. Stoker Booked for Dixie Roundup Speciality Acts". Washington County News. Saint George, Utah. September 15, 1977. p. 8. Retrieved February 26, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Tricky business: Rider/roper brings act to Fat Stock Show Rodeo". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Fort Worth, Texas. January 25, 1987. p. 55. Retrieved February 26, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- "J.W. Stoker––Trick Artist, Movie Star: Magic Ropes, Horses Entertain Worldwide". The Houston Herald. Houston, Missouri. June 1, 1989. p. 19. Retrieved February 26, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- Nicolaus, Ruth (June 19, 2015). "Back When They Bucked with J.W. Stoker". Rodeo News. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
External links
- J. W. Stoker at IMDb
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