Clay O'Brien Cooper is a 7-time world champion team roper who has qualified for the NFR 23 times and has over 2 million dollars in career earnings. Jade was . If you're trying to make a living at it, it's a top priority to make sure you're teamed up adequately and putting yourself in a position to . Tie-Down Roping: 1986, 1987 (tie), Pendleton Round-Up / Pendleton, OR Won the Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo (San Juan Capistrano, Calif.), with Aaron Tsinigine. Don't miss the big stories. Maury Gallagher in August announced that fellow Las Vegan Noah Gragson would replace Ty Dillon behind the wheel of his No. Jarrett Stidham is firmly in the mix at quarterback for the Raiders, but they also are considering a number of other free agents at the position. Team Roping: 2007, Spanish Fork Fiesta Days Rodeo / Spanish Fork, UT All-Around: 1987, 1995 The next morning, the boys show up at Andersen's ranch to volunteer for the drive. Much like Cooper looked up to Wayne, Justin Van Davis has the utmost respect and admiration for Cooper, his team roping partner at the National Finals Rodeo. It takes two to tango, as they say, and the same goes for team roping. This is a carousel. The film received praise for its musical score, the original plot, and John Wayne's performance, but several critics debated the film's implication that boys become men or confirm their manhood through acts of violence and vengeance; Jay Cocks of TIME and Pauline Kael of The New Yorker were especially critical of this aspect of the film.[7]. Cooper and Davis who qualified 14th and 15th, respectively, this year finished second in Thursdays first round with a time of 4.90 seconds but didnt place Friday or Saturday at the Thomas &Mack Center. My lifes been a fairy tale.. I was a little kid with starstruck eyes. Hes one of the best heelers theres ever been. David Dortort, best known for Bonanza, The High Chaparral, and The Restless Gun, produced the series. He was the Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo team roping winner in 1987, 1989 and 1995. Mrs. Cooper was a wonderful mother and loving wife, friend and. It seems like my life has been a fairy tale the whole way along, he said. Colorado Springs, CO. 80919. Born Clay O'Brien Cooper on May 6, 1961, and best-known as the pint- sized "Hardy Fimps" in the western coming-of-age film, The Cowboys (1972); Clay O'Brien became a favorite with John Wayne, who appreciated a real cowboy when he met one. Cooper spends time in Morgan Mill, Texas, in the winter but has called Gardnerville home for the last three years. Won the Wrangler Champions Challenge (Logandale, Nev.), with Aaron Tsinigine The seven-time world champion has almost $4 million in ProRodeo's earnings, but it's been his steady demeanor, paired with his monthly presence in The Team Roping Journal and our predecessor, Spin To Win, that's made him one of the most beloved names in all of team roping. In addition to seven world titles, O'Brien Cooper has appeared in 27 Wrangler National Finals Rodeos with total career earnings of $2.5 million. It was cool to be able to do that.. View popular celebrities life details, birth signs and real ages. Born Clay O'Brien Cooper on May 6, 1961, and best-known as the pint- sized "Hardy Fimps" in the western coming-of-age film, The Cowboys (1972); Clay O'Brien became a favorite with John Wayne, who appreciated a real cowboy when he met one. Long before Clay O'Brien won seven team roping heeler world titles, he was an accomplished child actor, appearing in two John Wayne movies and such television shows as Gunsmoke, Little House on the Prairie and Marcus Welby, M.D., among other roles. Its what I loved to do and what I wanted to pursue, so thats the direction I went, he said. An interview with 2018 ERHOF Inductee Clay O'Brien Cooper. He made his first movie debut with John Wayne in The Cowboys and went on to appear in numerous Western movies and television shows. Finished second in the world standings with $189,666, just $1,131 behind Jade Corkill. Roy Dale Cooper (born November 13, 1955) [1] is an American former professional rodeo cowboy who competed in Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) events for more than two decades. Joined PRCA: 1979 World Titles Won: 7 (1985-89,1992, 1994) Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 29 (1981-95, 1997-98, 2000-04, 2006-08, 2012-15) Jake married his wife Toni in 1989, and they have five children. Clay, who dropped his last name for film work, was a real cowboy, brought up on a California ranch. Discover today's celebrity birthdays and explore famous people who share your birthday. He has also been NFR average champion four times (1985, 1994, 2007, 2012). Won the Ellensburg (Wash.) Originally from Arizona, Cooper now lives in Gardnerville, Nevada with his wife and has three kids. It was a great blessing to have an opportunity as a little kid to play in a movie with an icon of American history.. On the trail, Andersen notices Cimarron following the herd, which slightly nettles him. Based on the 1971 novel of the same name by William Dale Jennings,[3][4][5] the screenplay was written by Irving Ravetch, Harriet Frank, Jr., and Jennings, and the film was directed by Mark Rydell.[6]. At 52, the Gardnerville, Nev., resident is one of the older cowboys on tour. Copyright 2019 Las Vegas Review-Journal, Inc. | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service, Clay O'Brien Cooper, top, and Justin Van Davis compete in the team roping event on the second night of the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas Friday, Dec. 6, 2013. I was just blessed to be in the right spot at the right time. Masters said it's an adventure traveling with his famous partner. All-Around: 1991 Team Roping: 1982, 1985, 2012, Grand National Stock Show & Rodeo / San Francisco, CA Cooper was introduced to the movie business by his stepfather, Gene OBrien, who wrangled horses for TV shows such as Bonanza and Gunsmoke, which Cooper also appeared in. Remaining pint-sized for several years, Clay could be found in pleasant but typical Disneyesque . His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. Once Coopers voice changed and he couldnt land child roles anymore, he turned his attention to rodeo and never looked back. Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. And vice versa. - present) ( 2 children) Clay O'Brien Net Worth His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. Team Roping: 1988, 1990, 2000 He enjoys teaching people how to rope and is an instructor . Team Roping: 1991 O'Brien Cooper finished second in the heeler world standings in 2012, missing out on the gold buckle by just $1,131. Team Roping: 1981, 2006, 2012, Deadwood Days of 76 Rodeo / Deadwood, SD Top titles Latest Filmography 1987 1975 1974 1973 1972 1969 1954 Connections Waylon Jennings Joan Hackett Billy Green Bush Genres New Releases He has qualified for his 29th Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (WNFR) in second place behind Jade Corkill. Andersen sends another boy named Weedy back to tell Nightlinger to rejoin the herd as soon as possible and then gathers the remaining boys together. Albums. Then he made everyone pretty much feel at ease, I would say, with his demeanor. He has qualified for the National Circuit Finals Rodeo 10 times and been NCFR team-roping champion four times. More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Resume Born May 6, 1961 Add to list Photos 28 Known for The Cowboys 7.4 Hardy Fimps - Cowboy 1972 Cahill U.S. World Titles Won: 7 (1985-89,1992, 1994) Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Heres todays local and national sports schedule, including television and radio listings. Follow him on Twitter: @tdewey33. He was the Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo team roping winner in 1987, 1989 and 1995. He was the same off camera as he was on it, O'Brien Cooper said. Personal So they will not be harmed, he tells them to act like boys rather than the men they are becoming when the rustlers approach that evening. 7 talking about this. He was a good guy.. Stampede; the Dodge City (Kan.) Round-Up; the Walla Walla (Wash.) Frontier Days and the Norco (Calif.) Mounted Posse Rodeo He's content to rope as long as I have a desire to compete.. In the morning, Nightlinger and Homer rejoin to the group and find the boys tending to Andersen, who is near death. Team Roping: 1989, 1999, 2003, Dodge City Roundup / Dodge City, KS Jake, roping with Clay O'Brien Cooper, has won seven world titles, and each year he sets out to do it again. [4] It was the feature film debut of Robert Carradine. Im a good listener and hes got a lot of knowledge, so the two go together pretty good.. (John Locher/Las Vegas Review-Journal), Heeler Clay O'Brien Cooper competes in the team roping event on the third night of the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. As a child actor, . Rather than kill him outright, Dan cuts the reins so the horse can get up and Cimarron spooks it with a shot, sending Watts to be dragged to death. When Slim slips off his horse while crossing a river and Cimarron appears and saves him, however, Andersen decides to let Cimarron join the drive. 2013: Placed in three rounds of the Wrangler NFR with Justin Van Davis; finished 15th in the world standings with $88,179. A Martinez, Robert Carradine, Sean Kelly, and Clay O'Brien were all in both the film and the television series, though only Martinez and Carradine played the same character in each project. They deliver a battered Weedy, and Watts forces Andersen to surrender his gun and begins to taunt Dan. All-Around: 1991 Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a15bdcba894713c Clay OBrien Cooper was born May 6, 1961, in Ray, Arizona. O'Brien Cooper, who is competing through Saturday with partner Chad Masters in the opening bracket of the San Antonio rodeo, was introduced to the movie business by stepfather Gene. Cooper, who turned 10 years old during the shooting of the film, played a boy named Hardy Fimps and relished the chance to work with Wayne. Since I was a kid, I always wanted to rope for a living. Clay O' shares a team roping tip in this bonus episode of "The Short Score," brought to you by the WCRA. Team Roping: 1985, 1986, 1992, Worlds Oldest Rodeo Prescott Frontier Days / Prescott, AZ Cooper and Barnes jointly set the team roping aggregate record at the National Finals Rodeo of 59.1 seconds on 10 head, en route to the world title in 1994. Cooper was the Turquoise Circuit all around champion in 1985-87, 1991 and 1993 and the circuits team roping champion in 1983-84. Star wide receiver Davante Adams will be kept abreast of the teams thinking as it tries to find its next quarterback. Won Rounds 2 and 4 and split the win in Round 5 at the Wrangler NFR, placing in five total rounds Won Rodeo Austin (Texas), with Derrick Begay Clay O'Brien's net worth He tells the boys to get ready to leave and starts to walk away, ignoring Watts' calls to stop. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. The pair won the NFR average title in 2012, the same year O'Brien Cooper helped Masters win the header world title. Robert Carradine made his feature film debut in the film, as did fellow child actor Stephen Hudis. Though he enjoyed a successful acting career through his early teenage years, Clay ultimately decided to pursue his true passion roping. The best thing is being able to make a living for me and my family doing what I always wanted, Cooper said. |. Remaining pint-sized for several years, Clay could be found in pleasant but typical Disneyesque fare throughout the 1970's before he left acting and returned to cowboying full-time, where his undisputed talent truly lies. The boys remain passive as instructed, and the rustlers steal the herd. With his second wife, the former Tina Marissa Silva (born October 5, 1970), a native of Oklahoma [4] whom he married in 1999, he established Clay Cooper's Country Express in 2005. But when I first met him, I didn . Cooper and Barnes jointly set the team roping aggregate record at the National Finals Rodeo of 59.1 seconds on 10 head, en route to the world title in 1994. Cooper was the Turquoise Circuit all around champion in 1985-87, 1991 and 1993 and the circuits team roping champion in 1983-84. Cooper, born May 6, 1961, in Ray, Ariz., started roping at age 6. About. Riding in among a stampede of horses, the boys kill all of the rustlers except Watts, whom they find pinned beneath his horse with a foot entangled in a rope. 42 Chevrolet beginning with the 2023 season. His stepfather, Gene OBrien, worked as a wrangler on western movies and television shows like Gunsmoke and Bonanza. setTimeout(function(){var t=document.createElement("script");t.setAttribute("src","https://sample.dragonforms.com/getEmbeddedClientScript.do?embeddedsite=TW_dispatch_nl"),t.setAttribute("type","text/javascript"),document.body.appendChild(t)},5); Become a subscriber today and youll recieve a new issue every month plus unlimited access to our full archive of backlogged issues. Biography. Slowly, the boys become good cowhands, impressing both Andersen and Nightlinger. Western Heritage from the Texas Trail of Fame 2023. ProRodeo Hall of Fame & Museum of the American Cowboy, 103 Pro Rodeo Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80919, Copyright 2021 ProRodeo Hall of Fame & Museum of the American Cowboy. Team Ropers. She married Clay Cooper on May 28, 1982, in Las Vegas, Nev. She was a member of the Silverado Cowboy Church in Weatherford. On Rotten Tomatoes, it has an approval rating of 80% based on reviews from 15 critics, with an average score of 7.00/10, while, on Metacritic, it has a score of 52/100 based on reviews from seven critics. Clay O'Brien Cooper: No, not once you started to know him and interact with him. Home. A busy wedding weekend is looming for the Raiders, and it includes the surprise revelation that two of Las Vegas biggest sports stars are tying the knot. This article is about the 1972 film. All-Around: 1985 He scored an 85 on this ride. In all three films, an adult takes a group of youngsters and initiates them into manhood by instructing them the "right" skills and values. Western Heritage from the Texas Trail of Fame, 2019 Texas Trail of Fame Induction Ceremony Awards Banquet PAGE 1, 2019 Texas Trail of Fame Induction Ceremony Awards Banquet PAGE 2, Texas Trail of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner, 2022 TTOF GRAND PRIZE RAFFLE OFFICIAL RULES. When his ranch hands abandon him to join a gold rush, aging rancher Wil Andersen is forced to find replacement drovers for his upcoming 400-mile (640km) cattle drive. Jake was the first person to be named to the list of "Legends of ProRodeo" by the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in which he was inducted in 1997. Clay is a seasoned PRCA competitor, having won titles at the NFR 4 times, it's no surprise this Clay is in the number 2 spot. Wayne did not hesitate to appear in The Cowboys, despite the fact that "no actor in his right mind, would try to match the antics of eleven kids on screen," but for him it became "the greatest experience of my life."[8]. The team's time was 6.0 seconds. Since I was a kid, I always wanted to rope for a living. Awards He subdues the test horse but then gets into a fight with Slim, the next-oldest boy. After a year on the sports copy desk, became a reporter covering the Iguanas hockey team. Standing a respectable 6 feet, Clay and his wife, Beth, have two daughters, Bailey and Quinn. Watts, who reveals he has been trailing the herd, releases Dan but threatens to slit the boy's throat if he says anything to Andersen. Clay O'Brien Cooper of Gardnerville, Nev., (left) and Chad Masters of Cedar Hill, Tenn., compete in the team roping event during Thursday's action at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo. Clay qualified for his first WNFR in 1981. Clay has the respect of cowboys everywhere, holding more Team-Roping championships than anyone and is the holder of Seven World titles in Team-Roping. 2015 Highlights I was blessed to have met some pretty iconic people, he said. As heeler, he's teamed up again with header Chad Masters, 33. PRCA Facts 23,485 people like this. . Only 13 episodes were filmed before the series was cancelled. . By continuing to browse or by clicking I Accept Cookies you agree to the storing of first-party and third-party cookies on your device and consent to the disclosure of your personal information to our third party service providers or advertising partners to optimize your experience, analyze traffic and personalize content. Born Clay O'Brien Cooper on May 6, 1961, and best-known as the pint- sized "Hardy Fimps" in the western coming-of-age film, The Cowboys (1972); Clay O'Brien became a favorite with John Wayne, who appreciated a real cowboy when he met one. The arrival of Jebediah Nightlinger, a black cook, completes Andersen's crew. By age 16, however, acting for Cooper was replaced by a new interest roping that would result in his becoming a seven-time world team-roping title winner (1985-1989, 1992, 1994). Won the Clark County Fair & Rodeo (Logandale, Nev.) and the Molalla (Ore.) Buckeroo Rodeo, with Justin Van Davis Orin Larsen of Goodwell, Okla., hangs on tight during bareback riding action at the AT&T Center. Remaining pint-sized for several years, Clay could be found in pleasant but typical Disneyesque fare throughout the 1970s before he left acting and returned to cowboying full-time, where his undisputed talent truly lies. Clay's rodeo achievements are impressive by any standard and this mini-bio can not even begin to cover them. Clay OBrien Cooper You've probably heard by now that there was an incident on a plane on May 2, when Jake (Barnes) and I were headed home on a flight from Helena, Mont. Clay O'Brien Cooper was born May 6, 1961, in Ray, Arizona. I was grateful to have the opportunity and be able to compete at a high level against the best in the world. Clay O'Briens income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. Team Roping: 1990 (tie), 1992 (tie), West of the Pecos / Pecos, TX The Cowboys is a 1972 American Western film starring John Wayne,[3] Roscoe Lee Browne, and Bruce Dern, and featuring Colleen Dewhurst and Slim Pickens. Growing up in the arena and listening to stories about the pros and who roped the best made a lasting impression on the youngster. Clay's rodeo achievements are impressive by any standard and this mini-bio can not even begin to cover them. Team Roping: 1982, 1986, 1995, 1997, 2004, Cody Stampede / Cody, WY Clay O'Brien Cooper Team Roping Inducted 1997 Movie star, television actor, accomplished tie-down roper, premier team roping heeler, multiple world champion - Clay O'Brien Cooper has led a charmed life. It was recently reported that Tommy Lee Jones will write and direct a remake of The Cowboys.. 2014: Won Round 6 of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in a time of 4.0 seconds with Aaron Tsinigine and then placed in rounds 7-10 to finish third in the average standings and jump from 14th place to fifth in the final world standings with $145,766. 24,612 people follow this. Born Clay O'Brien Cooper on May 6, 1961, and best-known as the pint- sized "Hardy Fimps" in the western coming-of-age film, The Cowboys (1972); Clay O'Brien became a favorite with John Wayne, who appreciated a real cowboy when he met one. Pro Rodeo Hall of fame - Team Roping Inducted 1997 Movie star, television actor, accomplished tie-down roper, premier team roping heeler, multiple world champion - Clay O'Brien Cooper has led a charmed life. Born Clay OBrien Cooper on May 6, 1961, and best-known as the pint- sized Hardy Fimps in the western coming-of-age film, The Cowboys (1972); Clay OBrien became a favorite with John Wayne, who appreciated a real cowboy when he met one. As a nine year-old Clay landed the role of the youngest and smallest cowboy. We get along really good. At about the same time, Cooper decided to give rodeo another shot. His wife is Beth O'Brien (? Clay Cooper grew up being a little cowboy on the family ranch in the San Fernando Valley close to Los Angeles. Photos by Edward A. Ornelas / San Antonio Express-News. Its been a good life.. Pro Rodeo Hall of fame Team Roping Inducted 1997 All-Around: 1991 Andersen instructs Nightlinger to take the boys home and in his final moments tells the boys how proud he is of them. Youd pinch yourself and wonder if its really you and its really happening. Rodeo; the Cody (Wyo.) While they prepare, a group of mysterious men led by Asa "Long Hair" Watts shows up asking for work, but Andersen catches Watts in a lie about his past and refuses to hire them. John Wayne thought Clay OBrien Cooper was too small to play one of, What History Has Taught Me with Robert Vaughan, You Had to Look Hard The Marquis de Mors Did, Tallyho Coach at Hot Springs, Dakota Territory. The Golden Knights have been without rookie goaltender Logan Thompson for three weeks, and coach Bruce Cassidy doesnt expect him back anytime soon. Events: Team Roping (Heeling), Steer Roping Born: 5/6/1961 Ray, Ariz. Cooper, born May 6, 1961, in Ray, Ariz., started roping at age 6. Soldat Du Chene 1 episode, 1974 Norma Connolly . Rodeo; the Cody (Wyo.) He was inducted into the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame in 1997. After dark, Watts and his gang surround Andersen and the boys in their camp. Team Roping: 2002, Clovis Rodeo / Clovis, CA All-Round: 1988 Clay O'Brien Cooper talks about breaking up with your team roping partner. He might qualify based on his age alone. All-Around: 1992 Remaining pint-sized for several years, Clay could be found in pleasant but . Clay O'Brien was born on 6 May, 1961 in Ray, Arizona, USA, is an Actor. As a heeler, he teamed with Jake Barnes to win a record seven world team roping championships. He made his first movie debut with John Wayne in The Cowboys and went on to appear in numerous Western movies and television shows. Born Clay O'Brien Cooper on May 6, 1961, and best-known as the pint- sized "Hardy Fimps" in the western coming-of-age film, The Cowboys (1972); Clay O'Brien became a favorite with John Wayne, who appreciated a real cowboy when he met one. He turned to roping calves. is 6'(1.83m) . That's how young Clay earned a tryout for The Cowboys, a 1972 film about a rancher, played by Wayne, who is forced to train a group of young boys for a 400-mile cattle drive. Clay, who dropped his last name for film work, was a real cowboy, brought up on a California ranch. All-Around: 1985, 1992 Seeing this, Watts and his gang come out of hiding and begin to openly parallel the herd. He presented himself off camera exactly as he did on camera. We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 6 May. Team Roping: 1983, 1985, 2000, National Western Stock Show & Rodeo / Denver, CO WNFR Qualifications: 29 (1981-95, 1997-98, 2000-04, 2006-08, 2012-15) Current Residence: Gardnerville, Nev. Trudy Coulter 1 episode, 1975 Clay O'Brien . Cooper, born May 6, 1961, in Ray, Ariz., started roping at age 6. There were fifteen kids involved, all who knew each other from Junior Rodeo, with several chosen for acting roles. Whisler has been a reporter and copy editor at the Express-News since 1995. Weekends found OBrien producing team ropings in addition to running his horse and cattle business. More. Clay O'Brien Cooper, 7-time World Champion Team Roper, has competed professionally since 1981. Cooper is a well-known cowboy in the rodeo industry. (John Locher/Las Vegas Review-Journal), A nice sign: Big Rockies snowpack may boost Lake Mead, Raiders, Aces stars to tie the knot in Las Vegas this weekend, North Las Vegas man targeted Blacks after losing job, police say, Snow closes US 93 at Arizona line, briefly closes I-15 southbound at Primm, 5 new and upcoming Las Vegas Valley restaurants, Norovirus outbreak grows to 71 at Las Vegas school, Legendary rockers raise millions at Power of Love, New Las Vegas Events president starts job with a bang, Rock legend Carlos Santana extends run at House of Blues, Super Bowl MVP bettors hope for historic result, Chicagos drummer rose from Las Vegas lounges. Team Roping: 1981, 1983, 1988, Cheyenne Frontier Days / Cheyenne, WY You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Standing a respectable 6 feet, Clay and his wife, Beth, have two daughters, Bailey and Quinn. Rodeo has its share of colorful characters. From Clays website http://www.clayocooper.com Clay has the respect of cowboys everywhere, holding more Team-Roping championships than anyone and is the holder of Seven World titles in Team-Roping. First Name: Clay Last Name: O'Brien Full Name at Birth: Clay O'Brien Cooper Alternative Name: Clay O'Brien, Clay O'Brien Cooper Age: 61 years Birthday: 6th May, 1961 Birthplace: Ray, Arizona, USA Height: 6' 0" (183 cm) . The elder O'Brien wrangled horses for such TV shows as Bonanza and Gunsmoke.. Other beats include the Rampage hockey team, Missions minor-league baseball and horse racing at Retama Park, as well as general assignment. 149.56.204.132 If this rodeo thing doesnt work out, maybe Cooper can take another crack at acting. At 61 years old, Clay O'Brien height is 6' (1.83 m) . Clay has the respect of cowboys everywhere, holding more Team-Roping championships than anyone and is the holder of Seven World titles in Team-Roping. Joined PRCA: 1979 Theres a pretty good chance of that since he made the NFR 27 times and Im only 31, said Davis, competing in his first NFR. Dan tells Andersen he knew Watts had been following them but was scared to tell, and Andersen comforts the boy. All Rights Reserved. Clay became involved in acting due to his stepfather and being in the right place at the right time. They were casting for a movie called The Cowboys starring John Wayne. At the last moment, ABC decided to reduce the show's runtime from one hour to thirty minutes, which, given the show's large cast, made it difficult to tell stories effectively. Who Is Clay O'Brien's Wife? Young Clay caught the roping fever. Like us on Facebook. By 15 or 16, O'Brien Cooper knew what he wanted to do. Cooper is active in youth ministry and spends time with his family in Gardnerville, Nevada. All-Around: 1989, Greeley Stampede / Greeley, CO He was the same guy, he said. John Stewart 1 episode, 1975 Julie Cobb . Native of South Bend, Ind., graduated from Indiana University in 1977 with a degree in journalism. He and his wife, Alisa, who is from the Reno area, moved to Gardnerville after their two adult daughters, Bailey and Quinn, left home. A 1997 ProRodeo Hall of Fame inductee, Cooper joined the PRCA in 1979, and by 1981 had qualified for the National Finals Rodeo the first of 29 times (1981-95, 1997-98, 2000-04, 2006-08, 2012-2015). 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