Leon coffee biography

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials proudly announce renowned barrelman, Leon Coffee, as the 2025 RODEOHOUSTON Hall of Fame inductee.

Coffee is the sole inductee for the second class of the Hall of Fame.

“The RODEOHOUSTON Hall of Fame is a lifelong celebration of those who have made a remarkable contribution to the Rodeo’s history, and Leon Coffee is a benchmark example,” said Chris Boleman, the president and CEO of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

“Over his 31 years with RODEOHOUSTON, Leon has created a legacy on and off the dirt, making a dangerous job as a barrelman exciting and entertaining. RODEOHOUSTON is a better rodeo because of his dedication to the sport.”

Leon Coffee is a world-famous barrelman, who has been a part of RODEOHOUSTON for over 31 years.

Easily recognized by his green hat and contagious smile, Coffee has worked all over the world saving bull riders and bringing laught