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Bill Pickett was called the "Dusky Demon" due to his exceptional skills as a cowboy and rodeo performer, particularly his innovative technique of "bulldogging," where he would wrestle cattle to the ground. His dark complexion and remarkable talent in a predominantly white sport led to the nickname, which highlighted both his race and his prowess. Pickett's contributions to rodeo and his status as one of the first Black rodeo stars helped cement his legacy in American cowboy culture.

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