Lobo Legacy Dan Blocker

The first in a new series of videos highlighting the lives and careers of students who have brought distinction to Sul Ross State University.

[@sufundasamuels2313]

I believe Mr. Dan Blocker was a really sweet man....just a big teddy bear with a loving heart.

[@patriciamckenzie1726]

My favorite western hero on Bonanza. I still watch reruns.

[@maychua3465]

I believed no other actor was more suitable for the role Hoss Cartwright than Dan Blocker.

[@SuperKasper333]

When I was a child, and rode competition for a stable- I was able to be around Dan Blocker's horse. When he passed, the stable bought his horse, and I was allowed to groom him. Big privilege for me!

[@sadiegrill2846]

I adored him. I loved the episodes when they were about him. I cried the day I heard on the news about his death.

[@thomastessier4529]

Blocker was awesome. The big Hoss with a heart of gold. In fact, all of them were great, Little Joe, Hoss, Adam and especially Ben. Still love watching them today on Bonanza.

[@KONG01100]

But HE WAS VERY STRONG . HE WAS WITOUT DOUPT PONDERORAS STRONGEST MAN . N I M 1000% SURE HE WAS VIRGINIA CITYS STRONGEST MAN

[@KONG01100]

Commen for all CARTWRIGHTS THEY WAS THE FASTEST TO DRAW GUN

[@kikionthetrailoflove7036]

A gentle giant, anyone would be proud to have him as their brother. I wasn't born until 1973, the year Bonanza finished. My grandfather and I would watch this show on reruns on terrestrial Irish TV in the late 1970s. Bonanza brings the memories of my childhood with my grandfather flooding back. Thank you Bonanza 😊

[@ssnoc]

The character Hoss that Blocker created on Bonanza was a loving, gentle and beautiful person that everyone loved - He was taken too soon … as too many are - Thanks Dan 👏👍🙏

[@generalawareness101]

He really was a cool, nice, respected, and funny guy.

[@proberaum7015]

I alwasy liked him. A fine soul.

[@genettalacey2627]

My gentle giant. Love me some Hoss. My big brother from bonanza.

[@Taskerofpuppets]

Hoss or “Horse" as many a guest cast member called him, was a great man and character. Most educated member on the set of the Bonanza. Hoss is a favourite.

[@gloriaannopperman2734]

Dan Blocker and Pernell Roberts two of the best that made bonanza great! Tx fan Gloria

[@wesmcgee1648]

He was much loved and left an enduring legacy.

[@KONG01100]

Hoss real name was ERIC CARTWRIGHT BUT ALL CALL HIM HOSS

[@sarinaedwards6705]

Miss him on bonanza,

[@sharonbelt8435]

He was so wonderfully and very funny and loved by us all

[@robertjones5981]

Wow I knew he was very intelligent but didn't know he served in arm force's let alone had been injured

[@irmaluduena6359]

Te amamos Hoss ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@calvinbealer7264]

Great 😃👍 Actor. Well Missed RIP

[@juerv1]

With the death of Dan Blocker "Bonanza" was dead. He was the BIGGEST star of the show in every sense.

[@gruivis]

I've been watching Bonanza starting with season 1 episode 1. It's great to get this background bio on Dan.

[@anastasiosterzidis2100]

RESPEKT AN DAN BLOCKER

[@davethemace5200]

Dan Blocker Reminds me of Charlie Daniels Saddle Tramp...

[@jacksugden8190]

He died the year I left school in 1972