Breaking Trail: The True Story of “Pistol Pete” Frank Eaton
WEBOct 27, 2023 · Learn about the life and legacy of Frank Eaton, also known as “Pistol Pete”, a legendary cowboy and lawman who became the mascot for several universities. Discover his achievements, adventures, and how he earned his nickname and fame.
Why Does University of Wyoming Have To Share… | Cowboy …
WEBJun 24, 2023 · Pistol Pete, the rootin’-tootin’ gunfighter who sports a 10-gallon hat, handlebar mustache and dual six-shooters, is shared by both the University of Wyoming and Oklahoma State. The schools worked out a legal agreement in 1993 that allows them to share the mascot with stipulations.
Frank Eaton - Wikipedia
WEBFrank Eaton, also known as Pistol Pete, was a legendary figure of the Old West who claimed to have killed his father's killers and outshot Buffalo Bill. He wrote two books, became a blacksmith and a sheriff in Oklahoma, and inspired the mascot of Oklahoma State University.
Wyoming Cowboys and Cowgirls - Wikipedia
WEBWyoming's mascot is "Pistol Pete" (first seen in 1917 and redesigned in 2002), [4] a student dressed up like a cowboy. UW Athletics also features "Cowboy Joe", a pony primarily present at football games. Pistol Pete roams …
Show Your Spirit | UWYO | University of Wyoming
WEBJun 6, 2022 · Pistol Pete is a cowboy with a big costume head, but it wasn’t always that way. Once upon a time, he was an actual cowboy who loved attending games and beating on his drum. It’s hard to say when the first cowboy mascot came on the scene—a horse and rider can be seen in a 1912 football game photo.
Pistol Pete is Back! - University of Wyoming Athletics
WEBAug 9, 2002 · The University of Wyoming Athletics Department introduced today the redesigned mascot long known to Cowboy fans as Pistol Pete. The fan-friendly character's career was launched at the annual Fall Sports Media Day luncheon held in the Rochelle Athletics Center.
Pistol Pete - True West Magazine
WEBMay 13, 2013 · Learn about Frank Eaton, the Cherokee cowboy who became Pistol Pete, a famous lawman and gunfighter in the Old West. Discover how he inspired three Western universities and became a sports icon.
OSU, Wyoming OK Similar Logos - The Oklahoman
WEBJan 16, 1993 · OSU's Pistol Pete logo must remain orange and black, with OSU on one leg of the cowboy's chaps. The University of Wyoming cowboy logo can only be used if it's brown and yellow - the school's colors - and if the university is named on the cowboy's hat.
Pistol Pete - Cowboys and Indians Magazine
WEBSep 21, 2015 · Today, the heavily mustachioed cowboy modeled after Pistol Pete is the mascot for OSU, the University of Wyoming, and New Mexico State University — a symbol of the enduring West.
Breaking Trail: Frank “Pistol Pete” Eaton - The Active Historian
WEBMar 26, 2024 · Frank Eaton also known as “Pistol Pete” lived a life worthy of legend. Now you might be wondering why this name sounds familiar… Well, that’s because “Pistol Pete” is the mascot for Oklahoma State University, the University of Wyoming and New Mexico State University.