11.01.05 - Other
PBR Bullfighter Greg Crabtree Killed in Tragic Accident
By PBR
Greg is celebrated by family, friends and fans for his unique personality, not to mention his fearless attitude and unparalleled ability to save bull riders as a member of the Dickies DuraBullfighting team. Week in and week out, Crabtree unselfishly sacrificed his well-being to save the lives of top PBR cowboys. Greg Crabtree was greatly respected and trusted by the PBR's top 45 bull riders who voted him to defend their lives against their 2,000 pound bovine opponents for the past four years at the PBR Built Ford Tough World Finals held in Las Vegas, Nev.
"He was a great lifesaver, one of the toughest guys ever," remembers PBR President Ty Murray. "He would step in there every time without question almost as if he had no fear. He is the only guy I thought truly had no fear at all. He definitely will be missed."
Greg gained status as a fan favorite for his unique style and enthusiasm for the sport, but also earned the admiration of everyone in the bull riding community for his talent and athleticism. Crabtree was easily recognized among his bullfighting counterparts as not only the largest in stature but also for his carefree style and the Dickies baseball cap that he wore during events instead of the standard Stetson cowboy hat.
Philip Williamson, President and CEO of Williamson-Dickie remembers Greg
as one of the true heroes of the PBR. "He [was] greatly admired for the
tremendous heart and courage he brought into the arena as a Dickies DuraBullfighter.
We at Dickies will miss Greg's irreplaceable spirit and zest for life. We send
our heartfelt sympathies to his wife, children and many friends at the PBR."
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 3rd at
the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Flatonia, Texas. For more information
please call 361 865 3311. The Rosary will be on Friday, December 2nd at
7:00 p.m. also at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Crabtree leaves behind wife, Tommie Lynn, and three children; Mason, Katelyn and Victoria.
For the friends and fans who would like to make donations to his memorial
fund, please send your checks made payable to the Greg Crabtree Memorial Fund
to: Greg Crabtree Memorial Fund, Donation Account, 6 South Tejon #700, Colorado
Spring, Colorado 80903. For more information please call the PBR at 719 471
3008.