Oregon legend Larry Mahan turned professional on the rodeo circuit at the age of 14 and was a two-time District wrestling champion at Redmond High School. In addition to his inclusion in the Pendleton Rodeo Hall of Fame, Mahan is also a member of the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame and numerous other halls of fame. He is the all-time leading National Finals Rodeo qualifier, 26 times, in the rough stock events. He was an eight-time World Champion in individual events and six-time World Champion All-Around Cowboy. He was the first person in rodeo history to qualify for the NFR Finals in three riding events.