Patricia McCormick (bullfighter)

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Patricia McCormick, the American female bullfighter, is considered to be the first American woman to fight bulls professionally in Mexico.

Contents 1 History 2 American Matadora 3 Currently 4 External links

[edit] History

Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, Patricia became enthralled with the art of Bullfighting after a trip to Mexico City with her family at the age of seven years old. The McCormick family eventually moved to Big Spring, Texas, where her passion for Bullfighting continued to grow.

[edit] American Matadora

After much perseverance, dedication, and training, Patricia debuted as a bullfighter in September 1951 in Cuidad Juarez, Mexico. She joined the Matador's Union soon after and began bullfighting as a professional Matadora in January of 1952. Throughout her decade-long career, she fought in 300 corridas throughout Mexico and Venezuela. Six times bulls gored her, once so seriously that a priest administered last rites.

Patricia McCormick authored her autobiography, Lady Bullfighter, in 1954.

[edit] Currently

Patricia is now retired and lives in Del Rio, Texas. She devotes much of her time to her artwork and occasionally makes public appearances and lectures on the art of bullfighting.

In the Spring of 2007, The Heritage Museum at Big Spring, Texas, opened a permanent exhibit in her honor.

[edit] External links

Patricia's Official website: Lady Bullfighter