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By JOE KUSEK Of The Gazette Staff | Posted: Monday, October 12, 2009 12:15 am

Lee Graves has won a lot of rodeos during his career.

The large Canadian was the world steer wrestling champion in 2005, setting the single-season earnings record for his event. He also won a National Finals Rodeo-record $126,412 during the 10 rounds in Las Vegas that same year.

Graves has won steer wrestling titles at most of the major rodeos, including Cheyenne and Cody, Wyo., and Reno, Nev. He’s also won the average at his hometown Calgary Stampede a few times.

“I’ve never won the bonus round. That’s one I need to get,” Graves said with a smile….(read more)