Tornado Bronze

This statue of Casey Tibbs riding out of a tornado was designed by Tony Chytka after the first Match of Champions when a tornado appeared before the sold-out crowd and hung for twenty minutes before moving on down the river.  Many said it was the spirit of Casey Tibbs making a last appearance for the crowd!

Tony had committed to making only one hundred of these statues. The only way to get one is to win it or be a sponsor.  One is given each year to the winner of the Match of Champions and the lucky ticket holder at the match.  The sponsors of the statues also receive a statue.

2007 Sponsors & Winners - click here

Anyone wishing to become a sponsor may call Dayle Angyal at 605-223-2449 or write to:
    The Casey Tibbs Foundation
    PO Box 911
    Ft. Pierre, SD 57532

For information on other TR Chytka Bronzes write:

TR Chytka Bronzes

TR Chytka Bronzes
RRl, Box 185
Belle Fourche, SD  57717
(605) 892-2122

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