Lane Frost
American bull rider (1963–1989) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lane Clyde Frost (October 12, 1963 – July 30, 1989) was an American professional rodeo cowboy who specialized in bull riding, and competed in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA). He was the 1987 PRCA World Champion bull rider. Frost was also the only rider ever to score a qualified ride on Red Rock, the 1987 PRCA Bucking Bull of the Year. During a ride in 1989 nicknamed "The Last Ride", Lane sustained fatal injuries when the bull Takin' Care of Business struck Frost with his right horn. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital.[1][2]
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Born | Lane Clyde Frost (1963-10-12)October 12, 1963 La Junta, Colorado, U.S. |
Died | July 30, 1989(1989-07-30) (aged 25) Cheyenne, Wyoming, U.S. |
Resting place | Mount Olivet Cemetery in Hugo, Oklahoma |
Occupation | Professional bull rider |
Spouse |
Kellie Kyle (m. 1984–1989) |
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