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Year Inducted: 1997
Home State: CO
For more than 16 years during the 1930's and 1940s, Marie crisscrossed the country as a trick rider, steer wrestler, bronc rider and performer in rodeos, circuses and wild west shows. She began her career as a trick rider with the 101 Ranch Show at 15. An innovative rider, she soon became a rodeo star, receiving billing with Gene Autry, Tad Lucas and Alice Sisty. Marie is considered a trailblazer for women in the steer wrestling event.
