Pete Knight (rodeo)

Knight was the acclaimed "King of the Cowboys" of the 1930s, and held the Rodeo Association of America title "World Champion Bronc Rider" for 1932, 1933, 1935, and 1936.

He won the 1927 Canadian and North American Open bucking championships and was awarded the Prince of Wales' Cup.

The same year, Knight performed screen tests and rode bucking horses in movies for Tom Mix at Los Angeles.

Later in 1934, Knight was invited to Melbourne, Australia, where he rode in the Stewart McColl pageant with fellow rider Yakima Canutt.

The Rodeo Association of America (RAA) named Knight the World Champion Bronc Rider for 1932, 1933, 1935, and 1936.