Cody Lambert
Cody Lambert (born December 2, 1961) from Merkel, Texas[1] is an American former professional rodeo cowboy. He specialized in saddle bronc riding and bull riding.[2] He was also a co-founder and Vice President of the Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR).[3] He created the protective vest that most professional bull riders now wear, after seeing the death of his friend, Lane Frost at the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo in Cheyenne, Wyoming, on July 30, 1989.[4]
Early life
Cody Lambert is the son of racehorse trainer Cliff Lambert, who was the first jockey to win the All American Futurity at Ruidoso Downs aboard Galobar in 1959.[5] Cody has three siblings, brothers Chuck and Casey Lambert, a successful racehorse jockey, and sister Cheyann.[6]
Career
Cody, Lane Frost, Ty Murray, Jim Sharp, and Tuff Hedeman frequently rode the rodeo circuit together and were known as the "Wolfpack" during that time.[7]
Cody Lambert retired from bull riding at the end of the 1996 PBR World Finals. He is currently the Livestock Director of the PBR. He lives in Bowie, Texas, on a ranch with his wife, Leanne, and their horses and dogs.[8]
Honors
In 2002, Cody was inducted into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame.[9] Inducted for his rodeo accomplishments, the museum features many of Lambert's personal items used during his rodeo career.[citation needed]
In 2012, Lambert was inducted into the Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame.[10]
In Media
In the Lane Frost biographical drama, 8 Seconds (1994), Lambert was portrayed by Red Mitchell.[11]
References
- ^ "Cody Lambert". Professional Bull Riders. www.pbr.com. Retrieved June 9, 2019.
- ^ "Heroes & Legends: Cody Lambert". Professional Bull Riders. www.pbr.com. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
- ^ "Ring of Honor: Cody Lambert". Professional Bull Riders. www.pbr.com. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
- ^ "Cheyenne 1989". Lanefrost.com. Archived from the original on October 27, 2016. Retrieved April 18, 2017.
- ^ Herrera, Peter. "Cliff Lambert: Life On The Lead" (PDF). New Mexico Horse Breeder. files.speedhorse.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 16, 2018. Retrieved December 16, 2018.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ Herrera, Peter. "The Brotherhood: Casey, Cody and Chuck Lambert" (PDF). New Mexico Horse Breeder. files.speedhorse.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 16, 2018. Retrieved December 16, 2018.
- ^ "Ted Kimzey – the Original "Wolfpack" Knew How to Have Fun |". Wrangler Network. July 26, 2014. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
- ^ "Cody Lambert". Horses, Cows, and a Little Bull. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
- ^ "Cody Lambert". Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame | Fort Worth Texas. Retrieved April 18, 2017.
- ^ "Past Inductees". Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
- ^ Avildsen, John G. (February 25, 1994). "8 Seconds". Retrieved April 18, 2017.