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The Texas Prison Rodeo was held from 1931-1986 in Huntsville, Texas. Inmates had the opportunity to compete in rodeo events and get paid for doing so. The event brought in around 100,000 spectators at its peak. All the photos I show are by Bill Kennedy, a wonderful photographer based in Austin! I have one of his prints from his Texas Prison Rodeo series. #texashistory #rodeo #texas #texascheck #huntsville #texasprisonrodeo #funfacts #bullriding
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Truck Stop Chic on Instagram: "From 1931 to 1986, the Texas Prison Rodeo in Huntsville was part Wild West show, part inmate spectacle. Held each October in the prison arena, it pitted convicts against bucking broncs, wild bulls, and chaotic events like “Hard Money,” where prisoners chased a bull with cash tied to its horns. Drawing huge crowds, it mixed danger, celebrity appearances, and a glimpse inside prison walls like nothing else in the country. Make sure to follow @lonestarbeer the nationa
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Truck Stop Chic on Instagram: "The Texas Prison Rodeo, dubbed the “Wildest Show Behind Bars,” kicked off in 1931 at the Huntsville Unit. Inmates from across the state’s prison system competed in rough-and-tumble events like bull riding, bronc busting, and the infamous “Hard Money” scramble, where prisoners chased a bull with a cash prize tied to its horns. Drawing thousands of spectators, it became a unique blend of punishment and spectacle, offering inmates a rare taste of freedom and crowds a
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