Jim Sharp (bull rider)
Jim Sharp | |
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| Born | James Carroll Sharp October 6, 1965 Kermit, Texas, U.S. |
| Education | Kermit High School |
| Alma mater | Odessa College |
| Occupation | Professional bull rider |
| Years active | 1978–2005 |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
James Carroll Sharp (born October 6, 1965) is an American former professional rodeo cowboy who specialized in bull riding. In 1988, he became the first bull rider in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA)'s National Finals Rodeo history to successfully ride each of his 10 bulls during the champion-crowning event. The record-breaking performance earned Sharp his first of two PRCA World Champion Bull Rider titles. He rode professionally for nearly 20 years, and was a co-founder of the Professional Bull Riders (PBR). He is considered among the most talented bull riders in history.
In 2023, Sharp was ranked No. 3 on the list of the top 30 bull riders in PBR history.