Culbertson Cowboy Terry Falcon Inducted into Montana Football Hall of Fame
BILLINGS — Terry Falcon, a proud son of Culbertson, Montana, is set to be honored at the 2025 Montana Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Known as the "Culbertson Cowboy," Falcon’s athletic prowess spanned basketball, track, and 8-Man football. In track, he triumphed in shot put, clinching the Class C state championship in 1972 and 1973, although he initially had no plans to pursue sports beyond high school.
Falcon’s journey took a turn when he joined Minot State University in North Dakota, where he not only excelled in track but also transitioned to 11-man football as an offensive lineman. His impressive performance led him to transfer to the University of Montana, where he earned a spot on the starting lineup after sitting out a season per transfer rules. Under head coach Jack Swarthout and later Gene Carlson, Falcon became a two-time All-Big Sky Conference player.
Remarkably, Falcon was selected in the eighth round of the 1978 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots, making an immediate impact protecting quarterback Steve Grogan as the team clinched its first divisional title. His journey continued with the New York Giants, where he played alongside quarterback Phil Simms, before joining the Arizona Wranglers during theUSFL’s emergence.
Now back in Montana, Falcon has dedicated himself to coaching high school football and raising a family with his wife, Becky, while honoring his heritage as a member of the Turtle Mountain Chippewa-Cree and Little Shell tribes.
The induction ceremony will take place on June 28 at the Billings Hotel and Convention Center, with tickets priced at $100 each or $800 for a table of eight. For further details, visit www.mtfootballhof.com.
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