Ted Nuce
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1961/1962 (age 52–53)[1] |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) (1986)[1] |
| Weight | 145 pounds (66 kg) (1986)[1] |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Rodeo |
| Event(s) | Bull riding |
| Turned pro | 1982[1] |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Highest world ranking | 1985 PRCA world champion[1] |
Ted Nuce is an American former professional bull rider. He was the PRCA World Champion bull rider in 1985. He also won the PBR's first World Finals event in 1994.
A native of Escalon, California,[2] Nuce turned pro in 1982.[1] He was the champion of the PRCA California Circuit in bull riding in eight seasons: 1982, 1983, 1985, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, and 1994.[3] In 1985, he won the PRCA world championship in bull riding.[1][4]
In 1996, the Professional Bull Riders inducted him into their Ring of Honor, an award "given annually to individuals who have made a significant and lasting contribution to the sport of professional bull riding, both in and out of the arena." Nuce was one of the four inaugural honorees.[5] He is a Native American.
PRCA World Championship results
Results per the PRCA World Champions archive.[4]
| Year | Finish | Winnings (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 8th | 45,748 |
| 1983 | 9th | 51,027 |
| 1984 | 4th | 59,456 |
| 1985 | 1st | 107,872 |
| 1986 | 2nd | 115,218 |
| 1987 | 2nd | 101,494 |
| 1988 | 2nd | 89,233 |
| 1989 | 9th | 58,108 |
| 1990 | 6th | 70,964 |
| 1991 | 2nd | 96,271 |
| 1992 | 14th | 51,796 |
| 1993 | 3rd | 80,936 |
| 1994 | 6th | 91,965 |
| 1995 | 16th | 50,963 |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Plaschke, Bill (January 18, 1986). "Champion Bull Rider is Nothin' but a Pussycat". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Retrieved September 30, 2010.
- ↑ Professional Bull Riders - Heroes & Legends: Ted Nuce
- ↑ "PRCA California Circuit Champions (1975–2005)". ESPN.com. May 23, 2006. Retrieved September 30, 2010.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "World Champions & Records: Past World Champions (1929–2005)". Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. Retrieved September 30, 2010.
- ↑ "Ring of Honor". Professional Bull Riders, Inc. Retrieved September 29, 2010.