Spotlight on a Special Sponsor:
Beverly Willcoxon
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For the past 6 years, Beverly Willcoxon has created some truly
unique masterpieces that she has kindly donated to benefit the Wild Bill Hickok
Rodeo Committee. This year, she has once again out-done herself.
The items donated each year are auctioned off during the annual Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo Belt Buckle
Auction in Abilene, Kansas.
This year's auction will be held Friday, August 6, 2010 6:30 p.m. at the Free Stage on the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo grounds in Abilene, Kansas.
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Beverly's 2010 Masterpiece: A Quilt Featuring Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo Posters From Years Past & A Rodeo Poster from 1981! |
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Add this amazing quilt to your rodeo collection. It will be auctioned off at the 2010 Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo Belt Buckle Auction on Friday, August 6, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at the Free Stage on the rodeo grounds (Abilene, Kansas)!
The Queen-size quilt features fabric versions of Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo posters from years past!
Auction Date: Friday, August 6, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.
Auction Place: Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo Grounds (Free Stage) in Abilene, KS
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The poster at left will also be auctioned off at the 2010 Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo Belt Buckle Auction on Friday, August 6, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at the Free Stage on the rodeo grounds (Abilene, Kansas)!
The poster is the 1981 Challenge of the World Champions at the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo in Abilene, Kansas on August 17-19, 1981 (with Coors "Chute Out" ProRodeo logo), framed in barn wood.
Auction Date: Friday, August 6, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.
Auction Place: Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo Grounds (Free Stage) in Abilene, KS |
Beverly's 2009 Masterpiece: Custom Floor Lamp Featuring The Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo Belt Buckle Series! |
Beverly has made beautiful one-of-a-kind creations again this year! The following four wonderful items will be auctioned off in 2009 to benefit the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo Committee!
- Custom Western floor lamp featuring the buckles from the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo Series
- Scrapbook featuring buckle recipients (not pictured)
- Framed artwork featuring buckle honor recipients
- Framed Rodeo poster featuring Abilene's own Two Time All Around World Champion Cowboy, Gerald Roberts.
The Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo Buckle Series features the following cowboys and cowgirls. The 2009 year completes the 3rd series, with 7 buckles in each series.
- 1989 - Bruce Miller - Saddle Bronc
- 1990 - Cary Bryant - Calf Roping
- 1991 - Jon Greenough - Bareback
- 1992 - Tracy Brunner - Steer Wrestling
- 1993 - Donna Samples - Barrel Racing
- 1994 - Paul Whitehair - Bull Riding
- 1995 - 50th Anniversary
- 1996 - Gerald Roberts - Saddle Bronc
- 1997 - Phil Bryant - Calf Roping
- 1998 - Mark Brunner - Bareback
- 1999 - Jim Janke - Steer Wrestling
- 2000 - Guy Winters, Sr & Guy Winters, Jr - Team Roping
- 2001 - Stacy Krueger-Hall - Barrel Racing
- 2002 - Johm McDonald - Bull Riding
- 2003 - Steve Davis - Bareback Riding
- 2004 - Ty Bryant - Calf Roping
- 2005 - Jared Roberts - Sadlle Bronc
- 2006 - Bob Pounds - Steer Wrestling
- 2007 - Scott Bannkes & Billy Randle - Team Roping
- 2008 - Shaleigh Smith - Barrel Racing
- 2009 - Geff Dawson - Bull Riding
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Beverly's 2008 Masterpiece: Custom Made Rodeo Chaps Autographed by Top Cowboys & Cowgirls in Rodeo! |
Beverly Willcoxon has come through again this year with a truly remarkable donation: a pair of custom made chaps, made by Abilene's own Circle R Chaps. Beverly has painstakingly ensured that these beautifully crafted rodeo chaps were autographed by some of the best cowboys, cowgirls, stock contractors and other rodeo folks around! Don't miss your chance to own these gorgeous collector rodeo chaps, which will be auctioned off to benefit the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo Committee during the annual belt buckle auction on Friday, August 1, 2008!
(only one leg shown above but
both legs have signatures)
Click for larger image!
Please forgive us for any typographical errors in the names at right. If you notice a mistake, please let us know!
These chaps were custom made by:
Abilene's own Circle R Chaps.
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Partial List of Rodeo Cowboys & Cowgirls who have signed these chaps: |
Adam Gary
Andy Carter
Barry Kreikemeier
Beau Schroeder
Bee Jay Scott
Bill Hamilton
Billy Etbauer
Billy Irish
Boone Elam
Brad Pierce
Brent Burns
Brian Bendele
Bryan Fields
Bryan Richardson
C.J. Mohl
Charmaine Miller
Chris Bob Brent
Chris Neal
Clay Saffell
Clint Craig
Cody Brecheisen
Cody Parks
Cole Wilson
Collin McTaggart
Cooper Kanngiesser
Cooper McBride
D.J. Base
Dan Newman
David Helmbauh
Dennis Foyil
Derrick Younger
Dustin Brewer
Dustin Murray
Eric Vrill
Ernie Bacon
Fred Whitfield
Gary Collins, Jr.
Gretchen Helton
Guy Winters, Jr.
Holly Clamon
Holly Etbauer
Howdy Cloud
Hunter Cure
Hunter Herrin
J.D. Matzhe
Jack Hodges |
Jake Hettinger
Jason Lahr
Jeff "Slim" Garner
Jeff Miller
Jeff Richardson
Jess McMillin
Jesse Jackson
Joanna Blackwell
Jodi Rush Cuccurillo
Joey Bell, Jr.
Josh K. Johnson
Justin McKee
Justin Turner
Justing Rumford
Jyme Beth Cochrane
Kyle Whitaker
Lanita Powers
Linda Kay
Logan Knibble
Louie Brunson
Lucas Dick
Maegan Reichert
Marsha Nelson
Mary Burger
Mickey Gee
Mitch Murray
Nancy Kay Smith
Nathan Klassen
Nick Dupuis
Nick Laduke
Rick Anderson
Rickey Riley
Ronnie Fields
Sallye Williams
Sammy Andrews
Shelley Ward
Stan Chanowith
Stan Williamson
Stetson Vest
Steve Oddy
Tamara Reinhardt
Teddy Johnson
Tommy Cook
Tracy Watson
Travis Marshall
Wes Arcement
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In addition to the gorgeous autographed chaps, the above framed memory case in honor of Bankes Barrel Racers will be auctioned!
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Beverly's 2007 Masterpieces: The Gerald Roberts
Memory Case, Scrapbook & Collage
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Beverly Willcoxon once
again created some truly unique hand-crafted masterpieces that were auctioned
off to benefit the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo Committee! In honor of the "Heroes & Legends" theme
for 2007, Beverly's donated items feature Abilene's own Two Time World Champion
Rodeo Cowboy, Gerald Roberts.
From the Abilene Reflector-Chronicle . . .
Belt buckle auction generates more than $8,000
Dave Bergmeier
Publisher - Editor, The
Abilene Reflector-Chronicle
Published August 07, 2007 9:13 AM CDT
The memory of the late Gerald
Roberts was honored in an important way as three collector items were sold
for more than $4,000 Friday night during the annual Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo belt
buckle auction in front of the Harold J. Royer Bandshell.
A shadow box collection was sold for $1,675 to Don Burns. A gallery of enclosed
memorabilia was sold for $1,325 to Shannan Hauser, granddaughter of Roberts.
A scrapbook of collectibles brought $1,100 and was purchased by a buyer who wished
to remain anonymous.
All three of the projects were undertaken by rural Abilene resident Beverly
Willcoxon, who spent many hours as a tribute to the rodeo legend and her
only request was to have the proceeds be earmarked for the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo
committee.
The auction with all of items raised $8,400.
Click here to read the full article.
The items were on display at Rittel's Western
Wear in Abilene until the day of the auction on Friday, August 3, 2007. |
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(This item was purchased by Gerald Roberts' granddaughter, Shannan Hauser, for
$1,325)
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(This item was purchased by Don Burns for $1,675)
A third item (not depicted) is a scrapbook
featuring Gerald
Roberts.
(It was purchased by an anonymous bidder for $1,100)
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Beverly's 2006 Masterpieces: Sponsors,
Locals & Committee Men Quilt
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Handmade & Donated by Beverly Willcoxon
Carrying Bag
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Beverly's
2005 Masterpieces: Three Scrapbooks depicting the history of the Wild
Bill Hickok Rodeo
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Beverly Willcoxon created the series of 3
remarkable scrapbooks on the history of the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo and presented
it to the Rodeo Committee in 2005. The set was auctioned off at the 2005 Belt
Buckle Auction.
Beverly Willcoxon poses with the lucky winning bidder, Otto Kracke.
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