U.S. Navy pilot Jesse Brown was shot down over North Korea on Dec. 4, 1950. The incident led to one of the most heroic moments of the Korean War, one that was later immortalized in writing and film.

Rodeo on SI was able to catch up with 5 time NFR qualifier, Jesse Brown, of Baker City, OR. The cowboy is once again headed to Las Vegas, NV, December 5-14. We got to know Brown a little bit ...