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50 YEARS AGO
On March 1, 1975, Len Weinheimer, right, won the Grand Champion Steer of the Houston Livestock Show with “Spot.” Offering a joint high bid of a record $50,000 were Mrs. Edgar Brown, left, of Orange, and Mrs. E.J. Gracey of Houston. The 1,091-pound medium weight Simmental-Hereford Cross the previous Friday was judged the Champion Steer in Simmental Market Steer Show competition in Houston. - Photo By Johnny Johnston
Community, Gillespie Life
February 12, 2025
50 YEARS AGO

World’s record bid to Len Weinheimer for GC Steer $50,000 paid at Houston Livestock Show

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