Ben Jordan (bull rider)

Jordan was born in Smithville, Oklahoma, the son of Benjamine Jordan Sr. and Blondella Hopper. At an early age, he had a passion for rodeo.^[2]

In 1956, Jordan competed at the Coalgate Rodeo at Medicine Springs Arena in Coalgate, Oklahoma, placing first in the bull riding event.^[3] He joined the International Professional Rodeo Association in 1959.^[2] During his rodeo career, he competed at the IRA Bareback Riding World Championships from 1961 to 1965 and again in 1968,^[4] winning the titles of bull riding and all-around.^[5]

In 2021, Jordan was inducted into the Bull Riding Hall of Fame.^[6]

In 1950, Jordan married Roxie Scott.^[2] Their marriage lasted until her death in 2008.^[5]

Jordan died on March 19, 2022 in Valliant, Oklahoma, at the age of 90.^[7]