Ted Nuce


Ted Nuce is an American former professional bull rider. He is a 2009 ProRodeo Hall of Fame inductee. He was the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association World Champion bull rider in 1985. He also won the Professional Bull Riders 's inaugural World Finals event in 1994.
A native of Escalon, California, Nuce turned pro in 1982. He was the champion of the PRCA California Circuit in bull riding in eight seasons: 1982, 1983, 1985, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, and 1994.
In 1996, the PBR inducted him into their Celebration Ring of Honor, an award "given annually to individuals who have made a significant and lasting contribution to the sport of professional bull riding, both in and out of the arena." Nuce was one of the four inaugural honorees. He retired from bull riding that same year. In 2018, he was inducted into the Bull Riding Hall of Fame.
Nuce was selected to be the coach for Team USA-Wolves, an all-Native American bull riding squad, for the 2020 PBR Global Cup in Arlington, Texas.

PRCA World Championship results

Results per the PRCA World Champions archive.
YearFinishWinnings
198245,748
198351,027
198459,456
1985107,872
1986115,218
1987101,494
198889,233
198958,108
199070,964
199196,271
199251,796
199380,936
199491,965
199550,963