National Cowboys of Color Museum and Hall of Fame to Induct Five

           Ft. Worth, TX – The National Cowboys of Color Museum and Hall of Fame in Fort Worth, Texas will host its annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Thursday, October 20, 2005 at Texas Wesleyan University.  The event serves as a salute to the women, men and history of the “Forgotten Old West”.

The 2005 National Cowboys of Color Inductees will include the NFL’s Mel Blount, rodeo trick rider Vicki Adams, world-famous rodeo clown Leon Coffee, and internationally renowned charro Gerry Diaz.  There will also be a posthumous induction of the founder of the first African-American riding club in Fort Worth, Ed “Pop” Landers.     

The National Cowboys of Color Museum and Hall of Fame is a non-profit organization founded in 2001 to give recognition to outstanding pioneers who contributed to the settling of the early American Western Frontier as well as acknowledge individuals who continue to be trailblazers committed to the legacy of western culture.  The Museum and Hall of Fame tells the stories of the contributions that many history books left out and presents excellent examples of American Heroes of the past, present and future.   The museum’s regular operation hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm.    

For more information on the 2005 National Cowboys of Color Museum Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony including sponsorship opportunities and tickets, please call the museum’s business office at (817) 922-9999 or visit www.cowboysofcolor.org.