Cesar de la Cruz - Heeler
Updated: Jan 28
Few team ropers have been as popular with fans for a decade as Cesar de la Cruz. Cesar qualified for his first NFR at the age of 22 and now at 30, has over $1,000,000 in career earnings with the PRCA. Growing up in Tucson, Ariz., and though he lived in town, he always had access to a lead steer and donkey to rope.
BIOGRAPHY
HOMETOWN: Tucson, AZ
DATE OF BIRTH: 4/29/1983
EVENT: Team Roping – Heeler
BACKGROUND: Married to Arena who competed in College Rodeo; Sons are Camilo, Gio and Zorro; Stepfather is Larry Olivar; Mother is Zenaida and has done some barrel racing; Brothers are Santiago and Philip; Sister is Dalia; Lost his thumb when he was 12 while roping; Uncles George and Victor Aros and grandfather Vic Aros competed in rodeo
CAREER HISTORY
Placed in four rounds at 2014 National Finals Rodeo
Won 2014 Justin Boots Championships (Omaha, NE) With Tom Richards
Tied for the win in Round 10 at 2013 National Finals Rodeo and placed in three other rounds
Won 2013 and 2011 Justin Boots Championships (Omaha, NE)
Won 2012 Ram Turquoise Circuit Finals Rodeo (Las Cruces, NM)
Won 2011 Pendleton (OR) Round-Up
Nine-time National Finals Rodeo Qualifier (2006-14)
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