Founded in 1979
The idea for the Canadian Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame was born around a table of rodeo alumni at the Canadian Finals Rodeo in 1979. What started as a simple proposal quickly gathered steam. After a few more meetings and a lot of heart, the Canadian Rodeo Historical Association was officially formed on June 19, 1980.
A year later, in 1981, the Government of Canada granted the association tax-free charitable status—cementing its role as the keeper of rodeo’s legacy in this country.
Founding Members
The original founding members rolled up their sleeves and got to work—not for glory, but for the love of the sport. They created a Hall of Fame to honour the contestants, animal athletes, and builders who gave their all to professional rodeo in Canada.
Thanks to their vision, the stories that shaped this sport still have a home.
Cliff Anderson
Earl Bascom
Ed Block
Einar Brasso
Paddy Brown
Don Brestler
Don Dillabough
Marshall Copithorne
Don Edge
Norman & Shirley Edge
Tom Fox
Bud Grant
Bob Hutton
Reg Kesler
Michael Knight
Ken Marcinkoski
Neil McKinnon
Harvey & Eileen Northcott
George Randle
Ralph Vold
Hal Yerba
Fred Paasche
Calgary Exhibition & Stampede
Canadian Pro Rodeo Association
CPRA Alumni
Foothills Cowboys Association
The Knight Families
World Pro Chuckwagon Association
Life Members
After the Canadian Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame was officially formed, the founding group focused on building a strong foundation for the future. That’s when the Life and Charter Members came in. The following individuals stepped up early—offering their support, time, and belief in the importance of preserving rodeo’s legacy through the Association.
