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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/
Arnold Dubin
on December 30, 2017You did a fabulous job of capturing the details and lighting of this sculpture.
TruImages
on December 28, 2017Great shot and composition!
Howard's Photography
on December 28, 2017Outstanding capture, great info!
Rick Willis
on December 28, 2017Great Shot of this very nice Sculpture...
Lgood
on December 28, 2017Gottta 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, 2017Nice detail in this bronze sculpture--his face, his hands. Amazing.
arctangent
on December 27, 2017Good job with a challenging lighting situation
fotoeffects
on December 27, 2017Fantastic comp and pov!
God's Child
on December 27, 2017My hubby has referenced "Pistol Pete" during his conversations while watching old Westerns and cowboy movies - :)! I'll have to show this photo to him.
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Terry Allen
on December 27, 2017Nice bronze statue of this famous cowboy!