Description: Listing # 2094This auction is for a vintage pinback or name badge attached to a ribbonTyped on name badge:CY TAILLON Ribbon:OFFICIAL(symbol)OREGON STATE FAIRSALEM OREGON 1972 CY TAILLON - “Cy” Taillon was the first announcer to make his entire living behind a rodeo microphone. Born in 1907 in North Dakota, Taillon was a law student, a professional musician, a bareback rider, a trick rider and roper, and a radio personality in his early years. 2. Often called “rodeo’s Walter Cronkite,” James C. “Cy” Taillon was the first announcer to make his entire living behind a rodeo microphone. Born in 1907 in North Dakota, Taillon was a law student, a professional musician, a bareback rider, a trick rider and roper, and a radio personality in his early years. He also worked as a Hollywood stand-in for actor Robert Taylor in “Billy the Kid”. Taillon announced his first rodeo in Butte, Montana, in 1939.For 40 years Cy Taillon’s rich voice called the action at every major rodeo on the national circuit. His personal goal was to present the rodeo cowboy as a professional athlete. Taillon’s superb delivery was distinguished by precise grammar and clear description. His career included 33 consecutive years at Denver, 30 years at the San Francisco Cow Palace, and 9 years at the National Finals Rodeo.“The golden voice of rodeo,” Cy Taillon retired from the arena in the 1970s and died in 1980. 3. After the war, Cy returned to rodeo, but on his own, becoming the only announcer who made his entire living from rodeo announcing, covering every major rodeo in the country. He served the Rodeo Cowboys Association as contract business director and announced the National Finals Rodeo nine times, beginning in 1959. He brought dignity to the sport with his clear, concise commentary, precise grammar and distinguished delivery. Wrinkles, creases and stains to ribbon Please email with any questions prior to bidding. This auction is sold as is. BUYER PAYS SHIPPING using US Postal Service. I will combine and discount shipping for multiple purchases whenever possible. ATTENTION INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding / buying.
Price: 9.08 USD
Location: Shawmut, Montana
End Time: 2024-11-29T14:47:07.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.49 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
Handmade: No
Culture: Western Americana
