PBR Bullfighter - Greg Crabtree RIP (1974-2005)

PBR ^ | Nov. 30 2005 | PBR

[Idisarthur]

PBR Bullfighter Greg Crabtree Killed in Tragic Accident

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (November 30, 2005) - The Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) mourns and regretfully announces the passing of one of the most devoted members of the PBR family. Known for his unbridled energy, enthusiasm and talent, Greg Crabtree passed away on Tuesday, November 29. When not on the road attending a PBR sanctioned event, Crabtree managed his farm in Cuero, Texas. On Tuesday, Crabtree was involved in a bulldozing accident while clearing brush on some property near Flatonia, Texas. Information concerning the accident was provided by the Fayette County Sheriff's Office in La Grange, Texas.

[Idisarthur]

This is sad news that I just learned of today. I like the outdoors and so I tune into OLN. Through OLN I ocassionally watch bull riding. I just learned today in a piece about bullriders on the TLC that Crabtree has passed away.

He was wonderful. He didn't say much but he was ever a towering body guard.

Rest in Peace.

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[snarks_when_bored]

Killed by a bulldozer...sad and ironic.

[Sax]

Yes rest in peace.

I am a habitual non-serious type on Obit-Threads, for that try to forgive me.

When I saw PBR I immediately thought of Pabst Blue Ribbon. I looked up the site. Excellent music and sound effects. Check out the "Tap Test."

http://www.pabst.com/

I am taking numbers on posts to me flaming me on how tasteless it is to post this on an obit thread. I wish no ill will to the family of this bullrider. I did not know him, I don't accept guilt, and please have at it.

[Ditter]

He wasn't a bull rider, he was a bullfighter. That's what the guys who face down the bulls in a bull riding event call themselves. They distract the bull from attacking the rider when he is bucked off. They put themselves in danger every PBR event and it is ironic that Greg was killed by a bull dozer. Good guy. RIP Greg. BTW PBR stands for Professional Bull Riders. This is not a flame, just trying to educate you.

[Sax]

I'll consider myself educated. I didn't get much past the initials of the sport.

[Idisarthur]

Yeah, don't worry... no flames from me.... i couldn't even understand your post.... Are you ok? seriously...

I just read your confusing post... and am now moving on...

take care

[Idisarthur]

Oh, I see... So you didn't get passed the initials...

Are not intellectually curious? If you are not then what a shame. Sincerely.

This is how liberals are toward Christianity. : )

I hate soccer but one year I found the world cup to be a wonderful surprise... Now I understand something else in this complex world.

Now I understand how other countries, what seem to be poor countries, pass their time... and I see why they take pride in the sport.

Maybe you are a troll... hey no problem by me if you are a troll... but beware they Zot people around here.

[tertiary01]

He was the best (probably because of his height) at getting their hands loose from the rigging, when in the well. I sure miss him.

[Dev in Des Moines]

Learning is a very subjective thing, isn’t it?
I had recieved an e-mail from the PBR website featuring a hat with the slogan “Forever Crabtree” with a red ribbon on it for sale.
I knew PBR and I knew bull riding but I didn’t know who Crabtree was.
The first place that my search article turned up was this here New Republic forum, which I had never heard of either.
Now I know Crabtree and I’ve joined the forum at this group.
Two birds and one stone, I win. Thanks for the knowledge.