The announcer at the Buck Jones Wild West show in 1929 couldn't remember Owen Harlan Mickel's name, so he called him "Montie the Montana Kid." The appellation stuck. Montana learned roping and riding ...
The world's greatest trick-rope artist, who was also a celebrated rider in the annual Tournament of Roses for more than 60 years, lived in North Dakota. Montie Montana performed before millions of ...
DAVID SANDERS / ARIZONA DAILY STAR 1988 A regular in the Tucson Rodeo Parade for many years, trick roper Montie Montana would often entertain at local events while he was in town. On Feb. 22, 1988, he ...