All
Cowboy
& Arena Champions Hall of Fame (ACACHOF) relies exclusively on individual
donations to pay the costs of preparing and hosting the ACACHOF Hall
of Fame Induction and Reunion meeting, as well a the general operation
of the organization. Appropriately we thank all of our members and there
families, and non-members, who generously donated this year to make this
event possible. |
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Our
2025 ACACHOF Inductees. Congratulations to all!
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Persons accepting for the Jeff Wilson Family (left 3 people), Michael
Griffin, Ron Degonia, Garland Weeks, Wendel Ratchford, Victor Baldwin,
Mike Harbour, Mark McGuffin
FRONT ROW - LR
Person accepting for the Jeff Wilson Family), Jerry
Brown, Tim Lamberson, Randall K. Oliver, Myrtis Dwightman, Johnny
Nicholas, Joe Charles Hileman, Guy Hawkins
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2025 ALL COWBOY & ARENA CHAMPIONS
HALL OF FAME
Contestants Induction Ceremony
One always runs the risk of omitting
people, but we do need to recognize those who are instrumental
in making the All Cowboy & Arena Champions Hall of Fame (ACACHOF)
event happen. Also, we need to thank the staff at the YO Ranch
Hotel & Conference Center. Their facility is classic to a cowboy
gathering, and their staff is certainly top of the line. Thank
you all!
And those associated with ACACHOF who contributed
much are:
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O.D. Anderson
Founder of ACACHOF
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Kelly Clark
Master of Ceremonies
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Ronny Collins
Event Coordinator
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Shane Hadley presented
the invocation for this year's induction meeting. Shane and his
family's perseverance through physical struggles after a tragic
rodeo accident are a tribute to a cowboy's toughness. You can read
his and the family's story in Trina
Powers Hadley's book, Look
Up.
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watch Shane give the invocation was most impressive. |
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And our Greeters & Registrars |
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The meeting began Friday evening
with a relaxing social gathering as the Inductees, their families
and event attendees began arriving at the YO Hotel. We're not sure
we could find a facility which complimented the cowboy and rodeo
life better than the YO Hotel! |
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INDUCTION CEREMONY BEGINS! |
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Dan Dailey was not able to attend to accept his award. Kelly Clark,
the MC, recited Dan's achievements..
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Myrtis Dightman is introduced by Founder, OD
Anderson.
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Jess Franks was not able to attend the meeting.
Kelly Clark talks about Jess' accomplishments.
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Michael Griffin was deeply touched by being inducted
into the ACACHOF, and his speech reflects those emotions..
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Mike Harbour gives acceptance speech.
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Guy Hawkins stands tall giving his speech!
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Joe Charles Hileman thanks those who nominated
him for membership in ACACHOF and those cowboys who mentored and
supported him.
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Tim Lamberson enjoys his opportunity
to give thanks to his induction sponsors and peers.
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Mark McGuffin recounts his experiences
in rodeo and gives thanks to those who supported him.
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Randall K. Oliver gives his
acceptance speech and receives his induction plaque.
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Wendel Ratchford giving his
acceptance speech, then receives his induction plaque.
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John Truehitt was unable to
make the meeting. Kelly Clark speaks of John's accomplishments.
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Garland Weeks gives his acceptance
speech and entertains the crowd with his wit and humor.
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Jeff Wilson and his family, Amber & Shiloh.
Unfortunately the family died tragically in the July 4, 2025 floodiing
in Kerr County.
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Accepting for the Wilson Family.
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Founder’s
Award Recipients for 2025 |
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The Jerry Brown
Family - Duncan Brown placed at some of the biggest
rodeos in America. His traveling partner was Buck Rutherford.
Today the Ranch is home to his son Jerry & wife "Sis" to
Toro Bravo Arena. |
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Ron Degonia gives his acceptance speech then
accepts his induction plaque.
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Johnny Nicholas, owner of Hill Top
Cafe west of Fredericksburg, Texas, thanks all for inducting him
into the ACACHOF.
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Victor Baldwin gives speech then receives plaque.
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