In conclusion, Ty Monroe Murray has truly earned his nickname “King of the Cowboys” because of his many accomplishments and career highlights during his fifteen-year long career as a rodeo competitor and professional athlete, but also because he put his heart, soul, and dedication into reaching the goals he set for himself when his teacher in third-grade assigned an essay asking the class “If you could do anything in your life, what would it be?” and instead of writing the usual response of doctors, firefighters, or astronauts, Ty responded “I want to beat Larry Mahan’s record”, referring to the six All-Around World Championships of the rodeo legend who inspired him to become one of the greatest rodeo competitors the business has ever seen
