Lifelong cowboy continues team roping career at 87

From the Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame 2026 Inductees series

Apr 8, 2026
Apr 8, 2026

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Jim Alworth was destined to be a cowboy. Growing up and living in the Sandhills of Nebraska most of his life, he has been a rancher, rodeo cowboy, horse trainer, team roping producer and competitor, and pick up man. He lives the western way of life.

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