Guy Weadick
Canadian cowboy / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
George Guy Weadick (February 23, 1885 – December 13, 1953) was an American cowboy, performer and promoter. Today, he is best known as the founder of the Calgary Stampede in Alberta, Canada. He was married to famed cowgirl, Florence LaDue. Weadick was the first to be inducted in the Builder category in the Canadian Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame.
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Born | George Guy Weadick February 23, 1885 Rochester, New York, U.S. |
Died | December 13, 1953(1953-12-13) (aged 68) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Occupation | Cowboy |
Known for | Co-founder of Calgary Stampede |
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