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Clem McSpadden passed away July 7, 2008 from
cancer. He was 82 years old and had a colorful career in
politics and known around the world for his rodeo announcing. In
a tribute to McSpadden, Jerry plays part of an interview he did
in the summer of 2000 while on KBIX in Muskogee as well as on
the web. In this tribute Jerry does Clem's famous Eulogy to the
Fallen Cowboy, called "The Cowboy's Prayer." The program deals
with some great rodeo stories and a discussion about Bodacious,
the famous rodeo bull who had just passed away.
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Running time: 18 min, 38 sec. 
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Freckles
Brown ... Red Stegal would sing his "Ballad of Freckles
Brown," and Clem McSpadden would introduce Freckles to the
crowd, and give a little background on his memorable ride ...
Clem
McSpadden tells Jerry about the cemetery in Hugo, Oklahoma where Freckles Brown
is buried. It is full of circus people as well as rodeo cowboys and is one of
the most unique burial grounds in the world.
Related Link: Will Rogers Annual
Rodeo - www.vinita.com/rodeo/sponsors.htm
