Rodeo Fame Fall Issue 2018 | Page 14

ATHLETES & STARS Legend. Hero. Good Son. Good Friend. Lane Frost, remembered 29 years later by many as the epitome of the true meaning of rodeo. mily the Frost Fa oto Courtesy of Ph There is no doubt in Elsie Frost’s mind that her son, Lane, would most likely be raising bulls and be involved with the bull riders that started the PBR. “He would be involved in rodeo no matter what,” Mrs. Frost said. “I am sure he is looking down now and thinking, I never thought this would happen. It’s been so long, 29 years, and people still know who he is. It’s been a shock to us. These young guys pay so much respect to Lane.” From the beginning of his career, Lane Frost had established himself as an accomplished bull rider. He was a National High School Bull Riding Champion in 1981; the 1987 PRCA World Champion Bull Rider; and he conquered the legendary bull, Red Rock, four times. 14 www.rodeofame.com By Brenda Matamoros-Beveridge Not only was he riding well, Lane was known as a really good guy to his friends, his fans and his family. “I was thinking about Lane because Cheyenne ended today. I remembered a story to share. One time Lane was at a Mike Cervi rodeo somewhere. The bareback riding started and there was no one on the stripping chute. Mike was hollering for one of his hands to get to the stripping chute. Lane was nearby and said, "Never mind, Mike, I've got it." Mike said, "I can't believe a world champion bull rider is working the stripping chute for me."