Rodeo Figure. He was literally born in a log cabin on the family homestead on the Cheyenne River in rural South Dakota 50 miles from historic Ft Pierre. His education was obtained from the small rural school at nearby Orton. At the age of 14, he started riding in rodeos and by 15 was going from rodeo to rodeo entered in saddle bronc-riding competition where at 19, he became the youngest man ever to win the national title. He wrote a syndicated newspaper column for the Rodeo Sports News. Casey produced and starred in movies and was a regular in stunt work in television and the movies. His name has been used on streets, buildings and rodeos. He retired to Romona, California and was still active in rodeo activities until while watching the Super Bowl at his home, he passed away. His body was transported to South Dakota and is buried at Ft Pierre in the family plot.
Rodeo Figure. He was literally born in a log cabin on the family homestead on the Cheyenne River in rural South Dakota 50 miles from historic Ft Pierre. His education was obtained from the small rural school at nearby Orton. At the age of 14, he started riding in rodeos and by 15 was going from rodeo to rodeo entered in saddle bronc-riding competition where at 19, he became the youngest man ever to win the national title. He wrote a syndicated newspaper column for the Rodeo Sports News. Casey produced and starred in movies and was a regular in stunt work in television and the movies. His name has been used on streets, buildings and rodeos. He retired to Romona, California and was still active in rodeo activities until while watching the Super Bowl at his home, he passed away. His body was transported to South Dakota and is buried at Ft Pierre in the family plot.
Bio by: Paul S.
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