Located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S., the Hall was created to celebrate the contributions of cowboys and cowgirls from around the world.

The hall is a tribute to the most notable rodeo performers, who established the path for today's champions.

[1] The hall of fame has the largest rodeo collection in the nation and claims to be the first rodeo hall of fame.

[2] Inductees include competitors from the main rodeo events such as bull riding, bronc riding, barrel racing, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, steer roping, and team roping.

[1] The following are National Rodeo Hall of Fame member inductees, followed by their state, birth, death, and year inducted.