Ty Erickson
Ty Erickson (born August 11, 1990) is an American professional rodeo cowboy who specializes in steer wrestling. He competes in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) circuit. He is the 2011 PRCA Steer Wrestling Rookie of the Year and is the PRCA 2019 Steer Wrestling World Champion.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Ty Erickson |
| Born | August 11, 1990 Helena, Montana, US |
| Height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) (2019) |
| Weight | 240 lb (110 kg) (2019) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Rodeo |
| Event(s) | Steer wrestling |
| Turned pro | 2011 |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Regional finals | 2008–2009 National High School Rodeo Association |
| National finals | 2010 National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association Big Sky Region Steer Wrestling Champion |
| Highest world ranking | 2019 PRCA Steer Wrestling World Champion 2011 PRCA Steer Wrestling Rookie of the Year |
| Personal best(s) | 2016, 2019 The American Rodeo Steer Wrestling Champion |