Born:
August 5, 1967 in Houston, Texas.
Currently lives in Hockley, Texas.
Joined PRCA in 1990.
Currently lives in Hockley, Texas.
Joined PRCA in 1990.
Events Worked:
Tie-Down Roping
Team Roping (Header)
Team Roping (Header)
Total Career Earnings:
$2,494,463 at the end of 2005.
$44,507 won at the 2005 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.
$44,507 won at the 2005 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.
NFR Qualifications:
16 in Tie-Down (1990-2005)
Achievements:
7-Time World Champion Tie-Down Roper (1991, 1995-1996, 1999-2000, 2002, 2005)
All-Around World Champion Cowboy in 1999
Crossed 2-million in earnings in 2003.
Inducted into ProRodeo Hall of Fame.
Selected Rodeos Won:
- San Antonio (3)
- Reno Rodeo (2)
- Clovis Rodeo (2)
- Greeley Rocky Mountain Stampede
- Days of '47 Rodeo (2)
- Ellensburg Rodeo
- Cheyenne Frontier Days (3)
- Calgary Stampede (3)
Interesting Facts:
Whitfield enjoys watching the Houston Rockets and Sacramento Kings.
Ropes on horses PC, Reno, and Gator.
His 'raise the roof' move is popular with rodeo fans.