Mike Lee (bull rider)
Mike Lee (born June 11, 1983 in Billings, Montana[1]) is an American Professional Bull Rider on the Professional Bull Riders (PBR's) Built Ford Tough Series (BFTS) tour. He currently resides in Decatur, Texas.
Lee first broke into the PBR scene in 2002. He became the first rider to win both the PBR World Finals event title and World Championship simultaneously, which he accomplished in 2004.
2007 was a difficult year professionally for Mike due to many injuries, including two fairly severe head injuries. Mike is one of the growing number of Professional Bull Riders that wears a helmet instead of the familiar cowboy hat and he could have suffered career or life ending injuries this year without the safety of the helmet. He credits the helmet for saving his life after he suffered a severe head injury and skull fracture at a rodeo in Fort Smith, Arkansas in 2003; the injury required brain surgery for Lee.[2]
Mike Lee is a bold Christian bull rider, not because of who he is but because of the foundation that he stands on, Jesus and his finished work at the cross.Which is to say Jesus steers his steer.
Mike Lee is happily married to Dana. They live in Decatur, Texas with their three children, twins Loralai and Noah, and son Peter.
When Mike isn't on the road he enjoys spending time at home with his wife and kids.