Neal Gay - Fort Worth Stockyards - Fort Worth, TX
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Rodeo cowboy Neal Gay is honored with a star on the Texas Trail of Fame in the Fort Worth Stockyards, Fort Worth, TX.
Waymark Code: WMQ96Q
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/13/2016
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Mr. Gay's star is located on the north side of E Exchange Ave, in front of The Coliseum, and it says:
Texas Trail of Fame
Neal Gay
Rodeo Cowboy
Fort Worth Stockyards
The Texas Trail of Fame website (see link) has a depiction of Mr. Gay, as well as this short biography:
Neal Gay is a professional rodeo cowboy. He excelled at bull riding, saddle and bareback bronc riding as well as steer wrestling. His contestant years have since been overshadowed by his stock contracting and rodeo production skills. In 1958 Gay put Mesquite, Texas, on the map with the opening of the Mesquite Championship Rodeo in partnership with several other cowboys and is its Managing Director. The Mesquite Rodeo performances are seen world-wide via cable television. Gay says "I wouldn’t be in this business if I didn’t love it, but this is all I ever wanted to do. I’ve never gotten up a day in my life dreading to go to work."
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About the Texas Trail of Fame: (
visit link)
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!