Bill Stanton rides the bronc “Sandy” during a saddle bronc event in 1916, captured in this dynamic photographic postcard titled Bill Stanton on “Sandy” an’ “88” That’s All. Taken by noted rodeo photographer Ralph R. Doubleday, the black-and-white image freezes a dramatic moment of rodeo action, with Stanton leaning forward as his horse bucks high off the ground while a pickup man rushes in to assist. Measuring 3.5 by 5.5 inches, this postcard reflects the grit, excitement, and athleticism of early 20th-century rodeo competitions.
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