Luke Snyder (bull rider)

Luke Snyder
Personal information
Nickname
Cool Hand Luke
BornLuke Snyder
(1982-10-06) October 6, 1982
Sport
SportRodeo
Event
Bull riding
Turned pro2000
Retired2013
Achievements and titles
Highest world ranking2015 PBR Ring of Honor
2014 Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
2001 PBR Rookie of the Year
2001 PBR World Finals Champion

Luke Snyder (born October 6, 1982) is an American former professional rodeo cowboy who specialized in bull riding, and competed in the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) circuit. In 2001, he won both the PBR Rookie of the Year and World Finals event titles. In 2022 and 2023, he was the co-head coach and general manager of the Missouri Thunder in the PBR Team Series. In 2024, he left his position as co-head coach, but remains as general manager.