Quail Dobbs - Fort Worth Stockyards - Fort Worth, TX
N 32° 47.338 W 097° 20.848
14S E 654748 N 3629100
Rodeo clown Quail Dobbs is honored with a star on the Texas Trail of Fame in the Fort Worth Stockyards, Fort Worth, TX.
Waymark Code: WMPAGK
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/29/2015
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Mr. Dobbs's star is located on the north side of E Exchange Ave. It says:
Texas Trail of Fame
Quail Dobbs
Rodeo Clown
Fort Worth Stockyards
The Texas Trail of Fame website (see link) has a depiction of Mr. Dobbs, as well as this short biography:
Quail Dobbs began his career in rodeo by riding bulls and bareback horses, and in 1962 began work as a barrelman. During his career he was named PRCA Clown of the Year twice in 1978 and 1988 and the Coors Man in the Can four times in 1985, 1986, 1990 and 1993. He is one of only three men to work as both a bullfighter and barrelman at the National Finals Rodeo, and has also worked seven times as a barrelman for the Wrangler Bullfight Tours Final. He has also worked 28 times at the Cheyenne Frontier Days in Wyoming, the 1998 Frontier Days marking Dobbs’ last appearance in professional rodeo. After his retirement, he became justice of the peace in Coahoma, Texas. He was inducted into the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame and the Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame in 2002, the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame in 2003, and the Texas Rodeo Hall of Fame in 2004.
About the Texas Trail of Fame: (
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The Texas Trail of Fame was established in 1997 to honor those who have made a significant contribution to our Western way of life. Throughout the walkways of the Fort Worth National Historic District, bronze inlaid markers have been placed in honor of their achievements. The desire of the Texas Trail of Fame is to inspire and educate visitors through the adventure of reflecting on these Westerner’s accomplishments. Trail Guides are available at the Stockyards Visitor's information Center. So come on out to the Fort Worth Stockyards, grab a guide, and hit the trail!