Robert Matthew Tallman was born on October 25,1947 and is an American professional rodeo announcer.
18 Facts About Bob Tallman
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Bob Tallman is known as "the voice of professional rodeo".
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Bob Tallman was born Robert Matthew Tallman on October 25,1947, in Orovada, Nevada, to rancher John B Tallman and his wife Irene Capelli.
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The Tallmans moved into Winnemucca when Bob was 10 years old.
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Bob Tallman tried football in high school, but it did not work out athletically.
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Bob Tallman had a natural talent for golf, but he loved rodeo more, and he could rope.
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Bob Tallman gained some experience roping in high school and in 4-H.
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Bob Tallman went to California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California.
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Bob Tallman was there to rope, but he cared more about spending time with his friends.
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Bob Tallman did try to ride bucking horses, but was advised by the Canadian bull rider Bob Robinson, "find something else".
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Bob Tallman attended a rodeo in Fallon, Nevada, circa 1969 where he roped calves.
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Bob Tallman told the stock contractor that the announcer was, "pitiful".
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Bob Tallman has announced more than 15,000 rodeo performances in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand.
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Bob Tallman has announced so many rodeos that his voice has become instantly recognizable to rodeo fans.
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Bob Tallman has announced the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nevada, more than any other announcer.
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Bob Tallman has announced the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo for over 30 years.
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Bob Tallman refers to his voice as his "priceless gift from God" and tries to use it to touch peoples' lives.
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Bob Tallman raises Angus cows and calves on his ranch.