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Look Who's Talking about Texas History
Davick Services recommends the Facebook Group "West
Texas History & Memories" for history, famous people, old photos,
stories, unclaimed estates and genealogy of the Western Half of Texas . . .
Check it out and join the conversation
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Amazing People from
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Derrick Shepard |
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Derrick Shepard was born January 22, 1964 in Odessa Texas. He
attended Odessa High School, where he was a wishbone quarterback. As
a senior, he led the team in rushing. He walked on at the University
of Oklahoma, where he was converted to a wide receiver as a
freshman. The school's Derrick Shepard Most Inspirational Walk-On
Player of the Year award is named in his honor. In 1985, he posted
15 receptions for 281 yards and 3 touchdowns. He finished his career
with 70 receptions.
After his college career, he became a wide receiver in the National
Football League for the Washington Redskins, New Orleans Saints, and
Dallas Cowboys.
After his playing career was over, he became a graduate assistant at
the University of Oklahoma, before moving on to University of
Wyoming, where he was going to be the wide receivers assistant
coach. Derrick Shepard died August 4, 1999 from a sudden heart attack while playing racquetball.
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Resources:
West Texas History & Memories
Remember in Odessa when...
Early Life in Texas
County by County
Books about Texas People
and Places
Amazing People from Texas
County by County
Texas History
in the 19th Century (Amazon)
Texas History by Category and Event |
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Texas Football Legends - County by County
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Life in Ector County Texas 1850 1950
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Books about Ector County People and Places
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 Ector County Estates with Unclaimed Money
These Deceased Residents of Ector County Left a total $771,535 in
Unclaimed Money for their heirs. Please share this with your family
and friends from Odessa, Gardendale and Goldsmith to let
them know how to claim their inheritance from the Texas
Comptroller's Office. . .
see the list |
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