🐂 The Rise and Fall of Bull Riding Legend – Jim Sharp “The Razor” @PBR-GOAT Jim Sharp wasn’t just a cowboy. He was a phenomenon. Nicknamed “The Razor” for his precise riding style and fearless grit, Sharp carved his name into bull riding history with a legacy that still echoes in the arena today.
From a small-town Texas kid riding steers at age 9 to becoming the first man in history to ride all 10 bulls at the National Finals Rodeo, this is the full story of Jim Sharp — the rise, the fall, and the legend that refuses to fade.
🔥 Who Was Jim Sharp?
Born in Kermit, Texas, in 1965, Sharp grew up in a rodeo family. His father roped calves, and Jim was already riding steers by age nine. By 13, he was dominating junior rodeos, and in 1986, he entered the PRCA, instantly making history as Rookie of the Year with record earnings.
In 1988, Sharp made the ride that changed everything: 10-for-10 at the NFR, a perfect record that no one has matched. He captured his first world title that year and added a second in 1990.
But the 1990s brought brutal injuries — dislocated shoulders, fractured ribs, surgeries — and the road grew harder. Still, Sharp staged comebacks, with high-point rides like his 94-point score on Jim Jam (1999) and 95.5 on Dillinger (2002), proving his toughness.
By 2005, after nearly 20 years in the arena, Sharp retired, but not before securing his place as one of the Top 3 bull riders of all time.
📌 Chapters
0:00 Jim Sharp “The Razor” – Two-Time World Champion & Rodeo Pioneer
0:56 Early Life in Kermit, Texas & First Steer Rides
2:10 Junior Rodeo Success & 1981 National Finals Breakthrough
3:20 High School Championships & The Road to College Rodeo
4:14 Joining PRCA in 1986 – Rookie of the Year & Record Earnings
5:31 First Cowboy to Ride All 10 Bulls at the NFR (1988)
6:14 First & Second PRCA World Titles (1988 & 1990)
8:00 NFR Average Titles & Career Challenges in the 1990s
8:59 Honors & Recognition – PBR Ring of Honor & Rodeo Hall of Fame
9:13 Legacy of “The Razor” – Ranked #3 Bull Rider in PBR History
🏆 Career Highlights
• 2× PRCA World Champion – 1988 & 1990
• First rider ever to go 10/10 at the NFR – 1988
• 1986 PRCA Rookie of the Year
• Top 3 Greatest Bull Riders in PBR History (2023)
• PBR Ring of Honor Inductee (2010)
• ProRodeo Hall of Fame (2006)
• Texas Cowboy & Bull Riding Hall of Fame Inductee
💪 The Grit Behind the Glory
Sharp’s career was defined by precision and resilience. After devastating injuries sidelined him, he kept coming back, proving that true cowboys never quit. His comebacks in the mid-90s and early 2000s, including monster rides on Dillinger and Jim Jam, are still replayed as proof of his fearless style.
🧠 From Rider to Rodeo Legend
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