Gridiron at nearly 10 years of age

Gridiron was laid to rest in the summer of 2017, at over 15 years of age.  He is buried next to CC&7 north of the Hoover herd bull barn.

Gridiron earned elite Pathfinder honors in the 2010-2017 Pathfinder Reports.  His daughters are now in their prime, and are among the elite of our herd. They are stout, beefy cows that raise tremendous calves.

Gridiron progeny stand out for their superior conformation and structural soundness.  At 15 years of age, Gridiron was still in great shape, traveling well, and doing good.  He was used for natural service at 14 years of age.

Cattlemen appreciate the natural thickness and muscle Gridiron puts in his progeny. His daughters are feminine and have become top producing cows at Hoover Angus. A Gridiron daughter produced the top selling female ever to leave the farm at $50,000 - Hoover Dame.

The following Hoover-bred bulls in bull studs have Gridiron influence in their pedigrees:  Hoover Dam, Hoover No Doubt, Hoover Hawkeye, Hoover Inspiration, Hoover Emperor, Hoover Elation M123, and Hoover Hercules.

Gridiron records over 3400 progeny in 450 herds.  This proves he can add lean muscle growth to his progeny.  In our 2006 production sale, 24 Gridiron sons averaged $4635. They were the highest averaging sire group by nearly $1000.

Semen is available at $18/Straw, $40/Certificate through Hoover Angus and Genex.

Progeny

Lady Ida of Ellston C164
Wet 8 year-old Gridiron daughter.

Queenmere of Ellston D496
Candid shot of a 7 year-old
Gridiron cow at Hoover Angus

H&K Gridrion D5
$13,000 Son

Keymura Katy of Ellston D45
$12,000 Daughter

H&K Gridiron D2
$10,000 Son

H&K Gridiron C16
$10,000 Son

H&K Intensity F250
$10,000 Son

H&K Acceleration F24
$10,000 Son

H&K Gridiron E18
$7500 Son

H&K Gridiron C82
$4000 Son

H&K Lead Off C18
$4000 Son

H&K Gridiron E92
$3800 Son

H&K Gridiron E22
$3750 Son

Miss Blackcap Ellston C24
$5000 Daughter

Margie of Ellston E39
$4000 Daughter

H&K Gridiron F67
$4250 Son

H&K Gridiron E109
$5000 Son

Blackbird of Ellston E199
$4100 Daughter

Gridiron Son
2005 Iowa State Fair
Champion Hotel Restaurant
Beef FFA Carcass Steer