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Flint Rasmussen (born January 25, 1968) is an American professional rodeo barrelman. He is the most famous barrelman in the history of bull riding.
A former high school math and history teacher, Rasmussen signed an exclusive contract with the Professional Bull Riders and provided entertainment at their Premier Series events. Also long associated with the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, he earned the title of PRCA Clown of the Year for eight consecutive years and won the Coors Man in the Can honor seven times. Currently, Rasmussen works both PBR and PRCA events.
On January 25, 1968, Stan and Tootsie Rasmussen had their youngest child, Flint, in Havre, Montana. Flint grew up in Choteau, Montana, where he started his career in sports. He was an All-State football player and track star for Choteau High School.
After high school, Rasmussen attended college at the University of Montana Western where he completed a double major in history and math as an honor student. As the public radio sports announcer for the UMW Bulldogs, he had his voice heard for the first time by an audience. To help with the expenses of college, Rasmussen worked as a barrel clown in western…
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