Rose Bascom facts for kids
| Occupation | Rodeo competitor |
|---|---|
| Discipline | Trick riding |
| Born | January 25, 1922 Mount Olive, Mississippi, US |
| Died | September 23, 1993 (aged 71) St. George, Utah, US |
| Honors | |
| National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame | |
Rose Bascom, also known as Texas Rose Bascom, was an amazing trick rider. She was born on January 25, 1922, and passed away on September 23, 1993. In 1981, she was honored by being added to the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame.
Early Life and Roots
Rose Bascom was born Ethel Rose Flynt on January 25, 1922. Her birthplace was near Mount Olive, Mississippi. Rose had a mix of backgrounds. She was part Cherokee and Choctaw Native American. She also had family roots from Britain and Germany.
A Star in the Rodeo World
Rose lived in a place called Arm, Mississippi. She learned how to do fancy trick roping from her brother-in-law, Earl Bascom. Later, she also learned trick riding from Pearl Elder. Rose first performed at the Columbia Rodeo in 1937. People soon called her the "Queen of the Mississippi Cowgirls."
Rose became incredibly good at trick roping. She traveled all over the world to show her skills. She was known as the "World's Greatest Female Trick Roper." Rose was the only woman known to spin three ropes at once! She could twirl one rope in each hand and a third one using her mouth.
In 1937, Rose married Weldon Bascom, who was also a professional rodeo competitor. The newspapers called her act "the most beautiful stage performance in the world." She even toured with the USO, entertaining soldiers.
In 1938, Rose and Weldon moved to Fort Worth, Texas. Weldon worked at the Fort Worth Stockyards. A year later, in 1939, they moved to Rock Springs, Wyoming. There, Weldon worked in the coal mines.
During her career, Texas Rose Bascom was a professional trick roper and trick rider. She also worked as a movie actress. She was truly known as the "Queen of the Trick Ropers."
Rose joined the United Service Organizations (USO) to entertain people worldwide. She created a special trick roping act that glowed in the dark. This act was called "The Most Beautiful Stage Performance in the World."
Rose and her husband later retired to their ranch in St. George, Utah. She passed away when she was 71 years old on September 23, 1993.
Her Amazing Legacy
Rose Bascom left a lasting mark in the world of rodeo and entertainment.
- She was inducted into the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame in 1981.
- In 2013, she was inducted into the Utah Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum.
- The Mississippi Rodeo Hall of Fame welcomed her in 2017.
