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December 27, 2017 -- Pistol Pete
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December 27, 2017 -- Pistol Pete

Frank Boardman "Pistol Pete" Eaton (October 26, 1860 – April 8, 1958) was a scout, Indian fighter, lawman and cowboy from Perkins, Oklahoma and was the real-life inspiration for the Oklahoma State University Cowboy mascot, Pistol Pete. This larger-than-life statue of Pistol Pete (Frank Eaton) stands in Perkins, Oklahoma.

Eaton served as either a marshal, a sheriff or a deputy sheriff until late in life. At twenty-nine, he joined the land rush to Oklahoma Territory. He settled southwest of Perkins, Oklahoma where he served as sheriff and later became a blacksmith. He was married twice, had nine children, 31 grandchildren, and lived to see three great-great-grandchildren. He died on April 8, 1958 at the age of 97.

Frank Eaton lived the life of a true cowboy. He usually carried a loaded .45 Colt and often said "I'd rather have a pocket full of rocks than an empty gun." He was also known to throw a coin in the air, draw and shoot it before it hit the ground. The common saying in the mid-western United States, "hotter than Pete's pistol," traces back to Eaton's shooting skills, along with his legendary pursuit of his father's killers.

More about this Oklahoma Legend here -- https://www.legendsofamerica.com/law-frankeaton/

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  • December 31, 2017 -- Tunnel of Lights
  • December 30, 2017 -- Sturgis Mural
  • December 29, 2017 -- USS Yorktown
  • December 28, 2017 -- Eat Beef
  • December 27, 2017 -- Pistol Pete
  • December 26, 2017 -- T-38 "Talon"
  • December 25, 2017 -- Merry Christmas
  • December 24, 2017 -- Christmas Lights
  • December 23, 2017 -- The Dragon
  • December 22, 2017 -- Freight Wagon
  • December 21, 2017 -- Winter is Here
  • December 20, 2017 -- Primping for the Guests
  • December 19, 2017 -- Mark Twain
  • December 18, 2017 -- F-86 Sabre
  • December 17, 2017 -- Waiting for Orders
  • December 16, 2017 -- World's Tallest
  • December 15, 2017 -- Corky's Rat Rod
  • December 14, 2017 -- Soda Fountain
  • December 13, 2017 -- Savannah Belle
  • December 12, 2017 - Good Shepherd
  • Arnold Dubin

    on December 30, 2017

    You did a fabulous job of capturing the details and lighting of this sculpture.

  • TruImages

    on December 28, 2017

    Great shot and composition!

  • Howard's Photography

    on December 28, 2017

    Outstanding capture, great info!

  • Rick Willis

    on December 28, 2017

    Great Shot of this very nice Sculpture...

  • Lgood

    on December 28, 2017

    Gottta love Pistol Pete, I do particularly because I went to OSU, and my high school (the Ryan Cowboys) adopted Pistol Pete as our mascot when I was there many years ago. Great POV , and awesome capture!

  • Judith Sparhawk

    on December 28, 2017

    Nice detail in this bronze sculpture--his face, his hands. Amazing.

  • arctangent

    on December 27, 2017

    Good job with a challenging lighting situation

  • fotoeffects

    on December 27, 2017

    Fantastic comp and pov!

  • God's Child

    on December 27, 2017

    My hubby has referenced "Pistol Pete" during his conversations while watching old Westerns and cowboy movies - :)! I'll have to show this photo to him.
    12/27/2017

  • Terry Allen

    on December 27, 2017

    Nice bronze statue of this famous cowboy!

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