Question: What Texan was the first black inductee into the National Rodeo Hall of Fame?
Answer: William Pickett. Born in Williamson County in 1870, he began performing in roping, riding, and steer wrestling exhibitions after completing the fifth grade. Known as the “Dusky Demon,” he entertained crowds by subduing huge steers by biting their upper lips, a technique he learned by observing herding dogs. During his career, he was featured in several films and performed throughout the U.S., as well as in Canada, Mexico, South America, and England.
