The tiny hamet of Rockland, Idaho has not produced very many celebrities, some may think none. However we do have someone to be proud of on the national stage. World Champion Steer Wrestler Bob A. Robinson, who won the championship in 1960. He was by no means a one trick pony either, he participated in many events and won many a rodeo in his years on the pro rodeo circut, including the saddle bronc event at the 1958 Calgery stampede. I grew up hearing about Bob A. from my dad, who was very proud of Bobs accomplishments and we often went to visit "Uncle" Bob Robinson, who I believe was Bob A.'s Uncle. The conversation always turned to what Bob A. was up to and his latest conquests under the bright lights
and on the saw dust.
Bob A. Robinson went on to be a major player in the Proffesional Rodeo Cowboys Association. He played a big part in the movment of the National Finals Rodeo to Las Vegas from Oklahoma City.
and on the saw dust.Bob A. Robinson went on to be a major player in the Proffesional Rodeo Cowboys Association. He played a big part in the movment of the National Finals Rodeo to Las Vegas from Oklahoma City.
In 2006 Bob A. Robinson was inducted into the P.R.C.A. Hall of Fame in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Today if you visit you will see a display dedicated to Bob A. Robinson from ROCKLAND, IDAHO!
(The following is from the P.R.C.A Hall of Fame.)
Bob Robinson
Born May 13, 1933, in Rockhand, Idaho, Robinson has been a big influence in the sport of rodeo. He joined the PRCA in 1958 and competed at both ends of the arena as a steer wrestler and a saddle bronc rider.
He competed in the 1959 and 1960 National Finals Rodeo in both events, winning the world steer wrestling title in 1960 and finished runner-up in the all-around category that same year behind Harry Thompkins.
He competed professionally for 14 years and in 1980, he became one of the first pro officials for the PRCA. In September of 1982, he became the PRCA’s director of rodeo administration, and he and his wife, Emma, moved from Idaho to Colorado Springs. During that time, his responsibilities included negotiating prize money with rodeo committees, overseeing the eligibility of cowboys, interpreting and enforcing PRCA rules and coordinating rodeo listings and approvals.
He was also instrumental in moving the NFR from Oklahoma City, Okla., to its current location in Las Vegas, Nev., in 1985.
Robinson, who now makes his home in Hagerman, Idaho, has two kids, Ange and Jade. His son, Jade, followed in his footsteps by serving as a pro official for more than 19 years, working every NFR during that time.
Robinson will be inducted in the steer wrestling category
