2 Time World Champion All Around Cowboy
Born: January 18, 1947
Hometown: Cotulla, TX
In 1960 Phil won PRCA Resitol rookie of the year, 1972 - 72 World All-Around Calf roping Championship, 1970 - 1 - 72 recipient of the Bill Linderman Award. In 1971 Phil stepped up to claim the all-around title during his good friend Larry Mahan's absence. In 1973 Phil co-starred with Mahan in "The Great American Cowboy", a Disney documentary featuring the rivalry of rodeo. Phil has the distinction of being the only cowboy to win the National Finals Rodeo average titles in three events: Bull Riding, Calf Roping and Steer Roping.
Phil is married to Sarah and they have two daughters, Amanda and Samantha. Phil retired at the age of 27 to spend more time with his family and operate his cattle business.
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