Old time champ

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IMG_1659.pngMy 2nd cousin, the family historian, posted this on Facebook. His brother is in the article about the construction accident. The other man unfortunately died from complications.

I thought the champion steer was interesting. Still under the influence of the belt buckle era.
 
That steer sold for $0.30 per pound in 1967. Black was already getting a premium at that time. Most likely an angus as well.
 
The young owner is still in the cattle business, but runs a pure herd of fleck style Simmental.

Shorthorn was the most popular around here at that time.
 
The sidebar article mentions a local shorthorn breeder who showed all over the country. He was known locally as Pop. I got to see some of his trophies and plaques one time when I was in his home, he was very successful.
 
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