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Cattle Marketing Hall of Fame
The Cattle Marketing Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to competitive marketing and true price discovery. These men and women are the backbone of the cattle industry. Their efforts ensure a competitive marketplace, the foundation of the American Cattle Industry. Without price discovery we become price-takers and lose our way of life.
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Colonel Ralph Wade
Sulphur, Oklahoma
Upon returning home to Missouri, he began selling at any type of auction he could get. Then, in 1965, a big break came his way. Ed Bruckner, the first World Champion Livestock Auctioneer, called and asked him to come work at Central Missouri Livestock Auction. The first three years found Ralph working the ring, sorting and cleaning pens. He finally got his big break and got behind the mic and became second behind Eddie. He also ran the radio and…
Raymond Mark Winter
Winter Livestock
While attending high school at Dodge City High School he excelled in both football and basketball. He later earned his bachelor’s degree at the University of Denver in Business Administration.
In 1957, Ray volunteered for active duty in the U.S. Navy where he was hand selected for Officer Training School in Pensacola Florida and trained as a Naval Pilot. After his naval service he came home to manage Winter Livestock in La Junta Colorado. In 1960, Ray met the love…