Bill Pickett
Bill Pickett | |
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Pickett c. 1907 | |
| Born | Willie M. Pickett December 5, 1870 Jenks Branch, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | April 2, 1932 (aged 61) Ponca City, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Resting place | White Eagle Monument, Marland, Oklahoma |
| Other names | "The Dusky Demon" |
| Occupation | Rodeo performer |
| Spouse |
Maggie Turner (m. 1890) |
| Children | 9 |
Willie M. Pickett (December 5, 1870 – April 2, 1932) was an African American cowboy, rodeo performer, and actor. In 1972, he was the first African American man inducted into the National Rodeo Hall of Fame. In 1989, Pickett was inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame.