Charlie Sampson Portrait

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January 23rd, 2015 - Denver, CO

Jan. 21, 2015

Legendary Bull Riding World Champion Charlie Sampson holds up his portrait created by artist Dwayne Glapion. The piece was created to celebrate the famed bull rider as the first African-American World Champion (1982). Charlie Sampson is a legend in the rodeo world with some of his accomplishments including Sierra Circuit bull riding champion (1984), Turquoise Circuit bull riding champion (1985-86), Copenhagen/Skoal bull riding champion (1992), Calgary Stampede $50,000 bonus round bull riding champion, 2-time bull riding champion at Pendleton Round-Up, 2-time Grand National Rodeo (Cow Palace) champion, 2-time bull riding champion at California Rodeo/Salinas, 2-time winner of Del Rio George Paul Memorial bull-riding buckle, Rodeo Superstars Championship, and named to the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame in 1996.

A limited edition printing of 100 was signed and is available for purchase through the artist.