The Professional Bull Riders (PBR) made history over the weekend following the first-ever bucking bulls contest held on the the flight deck of the USS Lexington in Corpus Christi, Texas.
The “PBR Air Force Reserve Cowboys for a Cause 2020” contest was held on the deck of the museum of the legendary WWII aircraft carrier. Money was raised for military members and their families through a 15-man competition, according to a press release obtained Monday by The Daily Caller. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
(Photo By: Andy Watson, BullStock Media)
(Photo By: Andy Watson, BullStock Media)
A total of $250,000 will go to help various military charities, including Operation Homefront with support from Ford, Wrangler, Pendleton Whisky and more, per the release. (RELATED: Watch This Herd Of Cows Help Police Take Down A Car Thief Suspect [VIDEO])
The historic event was made possible after some 300 tons of dirt and steel were brought in to construct the bull riding arena on the 872-foot long launch deck of the aircraft carrier known as “The Blue Ghost.”
(Photo By: Andy Watson, BullStock Media)
(Photo By: Andy Watson, BullStock Media)
“It’s appropriate to end the 2020 season on a note of awe and gratitude – on top of an aircraft carrier symbolizing the sacrifices of freedom while supporting military charities,” PBR CEO and Commissioner Sean Gleason shared about the bull riding event.
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“I want to thank our partners who made this unforgettable event possible, our fans for sticking with us all year long, our cowboys and stock contractors for putting on a great show, and most of all, the heroic men and women selflessly serving our country so we can do what we love,” he added.