Man vs. bull
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‘Mighty’ Mike White (man)
Claim to Fame: Ranked third going into 2003 World Finals
Details: 27 years old, 5 feet,
6 inches, 145 pounds, lives in DeKalb, Texas
Bulls ridden: 1,200
Times thrown: 800
Injuries: broken neck, broken ankle, dislocated shoulder, broken kneecap
Years riding pro: Four
Years he plans to ride: “As long as my body holds out”
Career earnings: $620,643.38
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Little Yellow Jacket (bull)
Claim to Fame:
2002 Bull of the Year
Details: 7 years old, 1,700 pounds, home state North Dakota
Riders who stayed on: 8
Riders who’ve attempted: 57
A bull’s average time on the circuit: 10 to 12 years
Owners: Joe and Nevada Berger, Tom Teague and Bernie Taupin
Average yearly costs: $3,000-$4,000
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