Reno Plaque (Placed on a star walk in Reno,NV where Scott grow up) .
“SCOTT MENDES
Professional Bull Rider
July 4, 1969 • Visalia, California
Scott Mendes began riding steers at age five. Raised in Reno, he qualified for the Nevada High School Rodeo Association finals at age 15. In 1988, he got his PRCA permit and reached rookie status the same year. In 1992, Mendes started the Professional Bull Riders association with 19 other pro riders. He won the NFR world championship in 1997 and soon founded a not-for-profit ministry to help young rodeo riders make sound life choices.”
Personal
Hometown: Weatherford, Texas
Born July 4, 1969 in Visalia, California
Height 6′ 1″; 195 lbs
Married 1994 to Angel Mendes
Son Kaden; Daughter Jorden Son Kolten
Career Highlights
1997 PRCA World Champion Bull Rider
1997 PRCA NFR Average Winner
1994 PRCA Reserve World Champion
1991, 1992, 1995, 1996, 1997 NFR Qualifier
1994, 2001 PBR Finals
1994, 1996 Wrangler World of Rodeo Champion
1988, 1989, 1990 Wilderness Circuit Finalist
1991, 1995, 1996 Texas Circuit Finalist
1985, 1986 Nevada State Champion Bull Rider
1984, 1985, 1986 National High School Rodeo Finals