Myrtis Dightman (born May 7, 1935) is an American former professional rodeo cowboy who specialized in bull riding.
[2] In 1967, he had the best year-end finish of his career by placing third in the Rodeo Cowboys Association (RCA) world standings.
Coop (1972) directed by Cliff Robertson, and Sam Peckinpah's Junior Bonner (1971).
In October 2006, a benefit concert featuring Michael Martin Murphey and Don Edwards was held to raise funds for a bronze statue in his honor.
The statute was placed at the entrance of the Porth Ag Arena in Crockett, Texas.