1968 NIRA National Finals held in Sacramento, California.
Sam Houston State University, Rodeo Coach Sonny Sikes, their Rodeo Teams won both the Men’s and Women’s National Championship.
Men’s Team:
Ronnie Williams
Bob Smith (deceased),
Carl Deaton
Dan Harris
Bill Burton
and Jimbo Daniels.
Women’s Team:
Kay Williams
Willie Little
and Becky Bergeron.
Men’s team events were steer wrestling, calf roping, and bareback riding.
Women’s team events were barrel racing and goat tying.
