ProRodeo Sports News - November 17, 1999

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Anniversary hafs debut Cowboys and cowgirls will be able add to their hat collection at the lst National Finals Rodeo in Las because Resistol Hats, the Professional Rodeo official hat Cowboys of the L959, I[S!Urfil icrt*axd rntro- lts lst anniver- collection of felt hats. 40X and 6X fur felt hats are in black and chamois, while new size this year, is hats feature the ble The Ist annual logo and are available for limited time. "They will be sold through the " said Jane Russell, Resistol's of communications. "To look at rt a must The commemorative hats are in

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Strait lends Singer teams with Justin to help injured cowboys

Photo courtesy Justin Boot Company

"To be in position to con- tribute some- thing to the sport through the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund makes what I do even more worthwhile." The ]ustin Cowboy Crisis Fund (|CCF) was established in 1989 to assist rodeo profession- als who become incapacitated due to injuries in the arena and are unable to com- pete. As of

Country music superstar and ]ustin Boot Company endorsee George Strait has joined in the effort to lend a hand to help injured pro- fessional rodeo athletes. A portion ofthe proceeds from the sale of the limited-edition George Strait Tour Boots will be donated to the |ustin Cowboy Crisis Fund on behalf of George Strait and the Justin Boot Company. The amount to be donated is $5,530. The Tour Boots were available for purchase only to those who attended one ofthe concerts on the l8-ciry 1999 Counuy Music Festival hosted by Strait. Two different styles were offered - a black Calfino Roper and a black Ostrich Roper - and both had the George Strait Country Music Festival logo embroidered on the upper portion ofeach boot and came with a certificate signed by George Strait and John Justin. The Ostrich Roper is the preferred style for Strait. "For me, rodeo ranks right up there with the NFL. I love it, and it's a big part of my life and my fami- ly'sr" Strait says.

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Grand National Rodeo San Francisco Replay, Nov.20,3 a.m. EST, ESPN2

Alltimes are Eastern and are subject to change after the PSN is printed. Check your local listings to verify all dates and times.

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