Beneath The Dust: NFR’s Original Bucking Chutes Resurface At Jim Norick Arena

As Jim Norick Arena nears its final curtain call during the Oklahoma State Fair, an unexpected piece of rodeo history has come to light. Tucked beneath the announcer’s platform, the original bucking chutes from the very first National Finals Rodeo (NFR) have been uncovered—dating back to December 1965, when Oklahoma City became the home of the “World Series of Rodeo” for 14 years…

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