William Forrest "Blackie" Sherrod was an influential American journalist and sportswriter who had a prolific career spanning over sixty years. He wrote for several prominent Texas newspapers and was recognized as Texas Sportswriter of the Year a record sixteen times. Known for his exceptional writing, he mentored notable writers like Dan Jenkins and Bud Shrake. Sherrod also contributed as a color analyst for Dallas Cowboys radio broadcasts. His legacy includes being regarded as one of the best in the profession, although he was not as widely known nationally.
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Meaning of the name - Blackie
Derived from the color black, it can also signify darkness or a lack of light.
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Blackie Sherrod belongs to the GI Generation group.
Educated At: Howard Payne University
Occupation: sportswriter | journalist
Employers: Temple Telegram | Fort Worth Press | Dallas Times Herald | The Dallas Morning News
Awards Received: Texas Sportswriter of the Year (16 times)
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on November 9, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for November 9, 2024 |
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| Sun | 16 Scorpio 14 | 17 Scorpio 47 | 2 Pisces 47 |
| Moon | 10 Gemini 27 | 23 Aquarius 40 | 7 Aries 37 |
| Mercury | 8 Sagittarius 39 | 9 Sagittarius 13 | 16 Pisces 18 |
| Venus | 0 Libra 19 | 27 Sagittarius 32 | 29 Capricorn 27 |
| Mars | 18 Virgo 11 | 1 Leo 46 | 6 Scorpio 34 |
| Jupiter | 16 Leo 52 | 19 Gemini 43 | 10 Leo 24 |
| Saturn | 10 Virgo 39 | 12 Pisces 39 | 9 Virgo 30 |
| Uranus | 27 Aquarius 44 | 25 Taurus 34 | 1 Pisces 42 |
| Neptune | 11 Leo 32 | 27 Pisces 20 | 9 Leo 32 |
| Pluto | 7 Cancer 34 | 29 Capricorn 49 | 5 Cancer 47 |
| Rahu | 25 Scorpio 8 | 4 Aries 15 | 19 Scorpio 35 |
| Ketu | 25 Taurus 8 | 4 Libra 15 | 19 Taurus 35 |
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