What) Outlaw was a real bull that was ridden just once in 71 attempts. Known for his intelligence and athleticism, Outlaw's moves in the arena earned him the reputation of being one of the “rankest” bulls in the world of rodeo and also one of the most respected. (plaque) In 2004, Outlaw rang the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange, the only animal ever to do that. He died a month later at age seven after being gored by another bull and he was buried at a cemetery for champion rodeo animals near Hanna, Alberta.
The commodities traders of the Calgary Stock Exchange found inspiration in the raging dead bull, and in 2010 they had a $450,000, 11-foot-tall bronze statue of Outlaw erected in the park facing their office tower. Created by Saskatchewan artist Richard Loffler, it depicts the bull scowling, frozen in mid-buck with nostrils flared. The statue weighs over 1,100 pounds, which is actually 600 pounds less than the real Outlaw. (1)
Where) Downtown on the NE corner of 5th Avenue SW and 2nd Street SW facing Calgary’s Stock Exchange Tower.
Why) It is
hard to imagine an animal statue
that neither Pam nor I would want to visit. 
There is something slightly disappointing about this statue that I can't quite identify.
Even this painting by artist Don Oelze (shown) seems to have more life. Perhaps it is just the colour or lack thereof. (3)
