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Bruce Knight inducted into Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame for rodeo achievements

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 2:03 PM

Last updated Nov 9, 2026

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Bruce Knight, a 76-year-old resident of Plains, Montana, has been inducted into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame for his extensive contributions to rodeo over six decades. Known for his resilience in the face of severe injuries, including a broken leg and a severed thumb, Knight's passion for rodeo began early in life, inspired by his uncle. He will be honored alongside 11 other living inductees on February 13 in Great Falls. Knight's accomplishments include being a four-time runner-up for the Montana Rodeo Association's all-around cowboy title. His nomination was submitted by Ronnie Burns, a childhood friend who emphasized Knight's unyielding cowboy spirit.

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•Bruce Knight rode bulls and roped calves for over 60 years.
•He has overcome numerous serious injuries during his rodeo career.
•Knight will be honored on February 13 in Great Falls.
•His brother and niece are also involved in rodeo.
•Knight was nominated for the Hall of Fame by Ronnie Burns.

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2:03 PMYahoo Sports — Unbreakable spirit: Plains resident inducted in Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame

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A severed thumb. A broken leg. Several surgeries and a near-death experience. Plains resident Bruce Knight, 76, collected injuries and accolades over 60 years of riding bulls and roping calves in rodeos across the country. His fervor for the saddle made him apt to ignore medical advice — even when he lost a finger. "That is one tough son-of-a-bitch," a doctor was heard saying after the thumb ...
— Yahoo Sports

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