Born:
May 4, 1973, in Kankakee, Illinois.
He lives in Kankakee, Illinois.
Joined the PRCA 1998.
Total Career Earnings:
$453,043 (as of 2003)
Yearly Earnings:
$152,645 in 2003
Achievements:
3-time qualifier for the Wrangler NFR (1999, 2001, 2003).
Qualified for College National Finals Rodeo from 1994-1996.
Selected Rodeos Won:
- Star of Texas Fair & Rodeo
- Laughlin Stampede
- Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo
- Caldwell Night Rodeo
- NIRA Central Rocky Mountain Region bull riding champion (1995,1996) and NIRA all-around champion (1996)
Xtreme Bull Statistics:
2nd in Overall Tour Standings in 2003.
Tour stops won:
- Omaha
- Kissimmee
Interesting Facts:
Mike Moore was raised near Chicago, Illinois but always wanted to be a cowboy.
He went off to Wyoming for college and he got his chance. He graduated from the University of Wyoming with a BA in Elementary Education.
Going into the 2003 NFR Mike had a strong chance to win the buckle, but bad luck struck. He tore his biceps in the second round. Against doctor's advice, he stuck it out and ripped it more in the third round. Showing the extreme toughness of the rodeo cowboy, he kept going, determined to compete on all ten head. Bad luck struck again when he collapsed the arch of his foot.
Mike Moore went on to ride 3 of 10 bulls and put on one of the biggest shows of heart that I have ever seen. His desire to compete showed the true meaning of the phrase, 'Cowboy Up'.