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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is introducing John Harrison as its first new barrelman in over 30 years, replacing the legendary Leon Coffee.
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has announced that famous barrelman Leon Coffee will be inducted into the 2025 RodeoHouston Hall of Fame.
Rodeo Houston icon Leon Coffee is stepping away from being a barrel man and clown after 31 years, but he said he will continue to be a part of the event and carry on with his mission to make people happy.
Local legend Leon Coffee will give fans a last laugh this Sunday before he retires, Houston Rodeo officials say.
The annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo will be rung in with a weekend of pre-rodeo events.
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“Leon Coffee, professional rodeo clown, former bullfighter, entertainer, barrel man, general jack of all trades and master of none.”If you had to guess, how many rodeos would you say you’ve participated in? It’s not, if you’re going to, it’s when you’re going to and how bad. I really really like being here. “I’m going to. I’m sure of that and I’m going to tell you, it might be really quick.
