Jim Bob Altizer

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Jim Bob Altizer
Born(1932-05-05)May 5, 1932
DiedDecember 12, 1997(1997-12-12) (aged 65)
Occupation(s)Calf and steer roper
RelativesBlanche Altizer Smith (sister)

Jim Bob Altizer[1] (May 5, 1932 – December 12, 1997) was an American calf and steer roper.

Life and career

Altizer was born in Del Rio, Texas.[2] He graduated from Del Rio High School in 1948.[3]

Altizer was a Texas border ranchman.[4] He was also a member of the National Cowboy Hall of Fame.[5]

In 1979, Altizer was inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame.[2]

Altizer died[6] on December 12, 1997[2] of cancer,[5] at the age of 65.

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