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Sherrod began working at age 13 as a caddy at the [[Vestavia Hills Country Club]] after his father suffered a heart attack. Within a few weeks he moved into the club's kitchen as a temporary assistant, but ended finding his calling. He was promoted to executive chef when he was 19 years old, and remained at the club until [[1978]]. | Sherrod began working at age 13 as a caddy at the [[Vestavia Hills Country Club]] after his father suffered a heart attack. Within a few weeks he moved into the club's kitchen as a temporary assistant, but ended finding his calling. He was promoted to executive chef when he was 19 years old, and remained at the club until [[1978]]. | ||
Sherrod also chairs the [[Negro | Sherrod also chairs the [[Negro Leagues Museum|Museum Foundation]] of the [[Alabama Negro League Association]]. | ||
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Revision as of 13:21, 16 January 2013
Clayton Sherrod (born 1944 in Birmingham) is a chef and entrepreneur, owner of Chef Clayton's Food Systems.
Sherrod began working at age 13 as a caddy at the Vestavia Hills Country Club after his father suffered a heart attack. Within a few weeks he moved into the club's kitchen as a temporary assistant, but ended finding his calling. He was promoted to executive chef when he was 19 years old, and remained at the club until 1978.
Sherrod also chairs the Museum Foundation of the Alabama Negro League Association.