National Finals Steer Roping notebook: Edmond man also the gate keeper

 
By ED GODFREY, Outdoors Editor, egodfrey@opubco.com
Published: November 15, 2009

THE GATE MAN

Delmar Smith of Edmond , legendary bird dog trainer, also was the gate keeper for the cowboys at the National Finals Steer Roping at the Lazy E Arena .

Smith was the gate man during steer roping finals from 1984 to 2000 when it was held at the Lazy E Arena. He resumed those duties this year when it returned to Oklahoma .

Smith wears Guy Allen 's 17th world championship gold buckle...


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