Tony Mendes was born on August 10,1977 and is an American former professional rodeo cowboy who specialized in bull riding.
11 Facts About Tony Mendes
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Tony Mendes continued to live in Reno and then in Jensen, Utah.
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Tony Mendes is the younger brother of Scott Mendes, who was the 1997 PRCA World Champion bull rider, and a co-founder of the PBR.
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Tony Mendes started riding at age three on top of a sheep.
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Tony Mendes was the 1996 Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Bull Riding Rookie of the Year, as well as the 1996 PRCA Wilderness Circuit Champion bull rider.
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Tony Mendes competed in said organization in 1996,1998 to 1999,2008 to 2009,2011 and 2012.
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Tony Mendes competed in Bull Riders Only, the Professional Bull Riders, and Championship Bull Riding.
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Tony Mendes was often referred to as the "Wild Man" because of the energy he displayed.
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On January 2,2008, Tony Mendes was featured on the CBS game show Power of 10.
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Tony Mendes was featured in Bullrider, a documentary by Josh Aronson.
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Tony Mendes is married to Abby, with whom he has two children.