Patricia mccormick bullfighter biography
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Patricia McCormick (bullfighter)
Patricia McCormick | |
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Patrica McCormick in 1954 | |
Born | (1929-11-18)November 18, 1929 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
Died | March 26, 2013(2013-03-26) (aged 83) Del Rio, Texas, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Texas Western College |
Occupation(s) | Professional bullfighter, secretary |
Years active | 1951–1962 |
Known for | First professional female bullfighter in North America |
Website | www.ladybullfighter.com |
Patricia McCormick (November 18, 1929 – March 26, 2013) was an American bullfighter.
Patricia mccormick bullfighter biography
She is thought to be the first woman in North America to fight bulls professionally.[1][Note 1]
Biography
Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, McCormick became enthralled with bullfighting after a trip to Mexico City with her family at the age of seven.
The McCormick family eventually moved to Big Spring, Texas, where her father became chief engineer at Cosden Petroleum. She studied a