User:Robert B. MacDonald

'''Robert Burns MacDonald

Robert Burns MacDonald''' is most notably known for his expertise as a Professional Steer Wrestler. He began his Professional Career in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys association at the age of 17. His biggest win came in 1993 at the National Western Rodeo in Denver, Colorado, which catapulted him to the ranking of number two in the World Standings. This year would also be the beginning of his slide down the ranks as he tore his ACL in his left knee.

''Early Life

Robert was born December 22nd 1966 in Hudson Wisconsin. His parents lived in nearby Minnesota. His family moved to California when he was 3 years old. Growing up he played baseball, but do to the divorce of his parents at age 8, Rob had to quit playing baseball at age ten. Finances were not very abundant in the household to warrant the constant driving to and from town to his rural home.

Rob graduated from Lincoln High School in 1985. In high school he ran track, wrestled and earned league champion status. Rob also played football and was a standout as a full back and a defensive end. Rob was offered scholarships to play football, but decided that his true love was rodeo. He attended West Hills Community College in Coalinga, California then transferred to Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo.

Current Status

His Professional career in Rodeo was hindered by the torn ACL that he recieved at a rodeo in the City of Industry. He became a Union Iron Worker, working out of local 118 in Sacramento, California. In 2009 he was planning a comeback to rodeo. However in January and February of 2009 he was suffering migraines and nausea. Rob was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor. He underwent surgery at UCSF 3 months later. In 2011 the tumor had begun to grow again. He underwent surgery again at UCSF by Dr. Andrew T. Parsa, the same surgeon that operated on him in 2009. He is currently recovering at home and is a prime candidate for Gamma Knife treatment.