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Roy Cooper, called “Super Looper” during his legendary rodo career, died this week at the age of 69.
Cooper, considered the greatest roper of the time, died in a house fire on his property in decatur, Texas, Tuesday.
“It is with great sadness that our family shares our dad’s passing, Super Looper, Roy Cooper,” Cooper’s Son, Tuf, wrote in a Facebook post. “We are all in shock and with loss of words from this tragedy at the moment.”
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Roy Cooper, considered the biggest roper over time, died on Tuesday in a house fire. (Texas Department of Agriculture)
Cooper launched his career in 1976 when he won a World Cup in his first national final. He won eight titles overall and was introduced to the Prorodeo Hall of Fame in 1979, just three years into his career.
TUF is a third generation of Rodeo star. Cooper’s parents were also ROPERS. Cooper’s mother was born on a ranch and the family lived in New Mexico as he grew up.
Rodeo World grieved Cooper’s death.
Roy Cooper joined the Prorodeo Hall of Fame only three years into his career. (Texas Department of Agriculture)
“The heart to hear about Roy Cooper’s passing away. … he inspired generations of cowboys, and his heritage lives on,” said Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame Inducte Andra Estes Beatty in a statement via Express Tribune.
“The Rodeo community is taking a huge loss today with the passing of Rodeo legend and Super Looper, Roy Cooper,” added the Texas Department of Agriculture. “Commissioner Sid Miller and his wife, Debra, raise the Cooper family in prayer as they navigate this heartbreaking time.”
“When someone referred to ‘Super Looper’, each Rodeo fan knew exactly who you were talking about,” wrote Professional Bull Riding CEO Sean Gleason.
Reno-Park’s Livestock Events Center during Reno Rodeo on June 25, 2024 in Reno, Nev. (RIC TAPIA/ICON SPORTSWIRE Via Getty Images)
Cooper became the first roper to earn $ 2 million in Prorodeo in 2000.
