In recent years, Las Vegas Events has started honoring legends in the rodeo industry by naming them as Vegas NFR Icons during the National Finals Rodeo . They have recently announced the 2026 class of inductees who will have a banner flown in the historic Thomas & Mack Center. Eight-time PRCA World Champion Fred Whitfield and legendary man behind the microphone Bob Tallman will be honored . The 2026 edition of the Wrangler National Finals will take place from December 3 through December 12. The two honorees will take center stage on the dirt during the December 4 and 5 performances. Whitfield will be honored on December 4 with Tallman following the very next night. Each of the two will receive a commemorative bronze statue and a banner in the rafters. In a press release, LVE President Tim Keener spoke about the 2026 NFR Icons.…