His father, Monument, New Mexico rancher Dale "Tuffy" Cooper, won a college calf-roping championship for the University of New Mexico — yes, UNM once had a rodeo team — in 1950. Tuffy's ...

Cooper, considered the greatest roper of all time, died in a house fire on his property in Decatur, Texas, Tuesday. "It is with great sadness that our family shares the passing of our Dad ...

A rodeo legend has died, according to his family. Roy Cooper, eight-time world champion roper and Oklahoma Sports Hall of Famer, died the night of April 29. Multiple news reports said Cooper died ...

In the world of tie-down roping, no one changed the game more than Roy Cooper. In his generation, he was the greatest. So much so that it isn't even anything anyone would argue with you about.

A rodeo legend has died following a house fire Tuesday night in Wise County, according to the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. PRORODEO Hall of Famer Roy Cooper, also known as "The Super Looper ...

He was 69. Cooper family via Facebook Rodeo legend Roy Cooper, known as “Super Looper” for his calf roping skills, has died, according to his family. Cooper, 69, was found dead after his home ...

Cooper - affectionally nicknamed Super Looper - established himself as one of the most iconic figures in calf roping and professional rodeo, having been a trailblazing force in the sport.

Remembered as the greatest of all time, no one is said to have changed calf-roping more than Roy Cooper. “When those hands flew up you knew that flag was dropping and the time that you saw on ...

His career championships include six for tie-down roping titles and one for steer-roping. Cooper also won the "triple crown" of professional rodeo in 1983 by winning three gold buckles ...

gs Roy Cooper, nicknamed "Super Looper," was Rookie of the Year in 1976 won seven individual event world championships – six in tie-down roping, one in steer roping and one all-around title ...