Bob Tallman

Bob Tallman born Robert Matthew Tallman (born October 25, 1947) is a ProRodeo Hall of Fame American rodeo announcer. He is known as "the voice of professional rodeo".

Bob Tallman
Born
Robert Matthew Tallman

(1947-10-25) October 25, 1947
Orovada, Nevada, U.S.
OccupationRodeo announcer
Rancher
Years active1970–present
Spouse(s)Kristen Tallman
Children1

Life

Bob Tallman was born Robert Matthew Tallman on October 25, 1947, in Orovada, Nevada to rancher John B. Tallman and his wife Irene Capelli.[1][2] Tallman and his sister, Maryanne, grew up on the family's Willow Creek cattle ranch, near Orovada.[3] The Tallmans moved into Winnemucca when Bob was 10 years old. He tried football in high school, but it did not work out athletically. He had a natural talent for golf, but he loved rodeo more, and he could rope. He gained some experience roping in high school and in 4-H. He went to California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California. He was there to rope, but he cared more about spending time with his friends. He did try to ride bucking horses, but was advised by the Canadian bull rider Bob Robinson, "find something else". He attended a rodeo in Fallon, Nevada, circa 1969 where he roped calves. He told the stock contractor that the announcer was, "pitiful". The contractor told him to do it when he was done roping. Tallman did and was paid $100 a performance.[4]

Career

Bob Tallman has announced more than 15,000 rodeo performances in the U.S., Mexico, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.[5] He has announced so many rodeos that his voice has become instantly recognizable.[6] Tallman has announced the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nevada, more than any other announcer. He has announced the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo for 33 years. He is the spokesman for many cowboy-themed products. He refers to his voice as his "priceless gift from God" and tries to use it to touch peoples' lives.[7]

Honors

Personal life

Tallman and his wife reside in Poolville, Texas.[17] Tallman raises Angus cows and calves on his ranch.[18]

References
  1. Nicolaus, Ruth (16 March 2018). "On The Trail with Bob Tallman". Rodeo News. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
  2. "Bob Tallman". ProRodeo Hall of Fame. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
  3. "Obituary: Mrs. Irene E. C. Tallman". The Humboldt Sun. Winnemucca, NV. 7 July 2008. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
  4. "On The Trail with Bob Tallman". The Rodeo News. 16 March 2018. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
  5. "Announcer Bob Tallman will be honored as 2020 Legend of ProRodeo recipient". 406mtsports. Billings, Montana. 29 September 2020. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
  6. "Bob Tallman - Rodeo Announcer". Rodeo Ticket. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
  7. "Bob Tallman - Rodeo Announcer". Priefert Manufacturing. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
  8. "Bob Tallman". Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
  9. "St. Paul Rodeo Hall of Fame". www.stpaulrodeo.com. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
  10. "About". Bob Tallman. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
  11. "Bob Tallman". Miss Rodeo America Hall of Fame. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
  12. "Rodeo Announcer Bob Tallman Inducted to National Cowboy Hall of Fame, August 25, 2007". rodeo.about.com. Archived from the original on July 7, 2011. Retrieved April 4, 2010.
  13. "Rodeo Hall of Fame Inductees". National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
  14. "The Bull Riding Hall of Fame Inductees". The Bull Riding Hall of Fame. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
  15. Bales, Kenzie (June 24, 2019). "Longtime announcer Bob Tallman inducted into Reno Rodeo Hall of Fame". Nevada Sports Net. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
  16. "Hall Headlines Summer 2019" (PDF). Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
  17. Kaniewski, Scott. "PRCA Announcer Bob Tallman Featured on NBC Nightly News". Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
  18. "BOBBY T". Bobby T's Jerky. 13 June 2017. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
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