The Super Looper left an unforgettable legacy, according to his family and friends including George Strait and Ty Murray.

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 ...

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 ...

Cooper, who was born in New Mexico and grew up in Oklahoma, was about as accomplished as any rodeo athlete could ever hope to be. Known as "The Super Looper" for his skills as a calf roper ...

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.