With each passing year, he became faster and more accurate with his guns. When Frank was fifteen, he learned of the location of one of his father's killers. After deciding it was almost time to set out on his mission, Frank wanted to make sure his shooting skills were good enough.
He decided to visit Fort Gibson, a cavalry fort, to try to learn more about handling a gun. There he competed with the cavalry's best marksmen, beating them each time. After many competitions, the fort's commanding officer, Colonel Copinger gave Frank a marksmanship badge and a new name.
From that day forward, Frank would be known as Pistol Pete! At seventeen, Frank became a Deputy U. Marshal under Judge Isaac C. Parker, "the hanging judge. They were both shot as they drew on Frank. Finally Frank tracked down the last murderer in New Mexico. Wyley Campsey was shot in a barroom gunfight along with two of his hired gunmen. Finally, after six long years, Frank Eaton was able to avenge his father's death.
Each man drew his gun first, but came out "second best" in the end. In addition, according to his daughter, Elizabeth Wise of Perkins, OK his family received sympathy letters from as far away as Germany, Canada and Japan and was besieged with visitors at his home for many months following the funeral. More information on Frank "Pistol Pete" Eaton, including personal correspondence and remembrances, audio interviews, photos, articles, etc.
The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Reporters in search of colorful synonyms started sprinkling Cowpokes, Pokes, Waddies, Cowpunchers and Punchers in conversation. With a new name for the university in Stillwater, the old nicknames began to fade.
Goodbye, Tigers and Aggies. Howdy, Cowboys and Cowgirls! Homecoming Week is celebrated throughout the country. At Oklahoma State University, Homecoming has special meaning and the celebration reaches a level unmatched anywhere else.
In fact, "America's Greatest Homecoming Celebration" at OSU is known coast-to-coast as one of the country's great college football weeks and weekends. The late Eddy Finley, who was asked to come up with a mascot for the band, started the Spirit Rider program. Finley, an agricultural education professor, wanted a mascot who could carry the OSU flag down the field after each touchdown.
With the unveiling of the renovated and expanded Gallagher-Iba Arena came another tradition - the Spirit Run. He was approached to see if he would be interested in being the model for the new mascot, and he agreed.
A likeness was drawn and began to be used on sweatshirts, stickers, etc. Frank then set out on the trail of his father's killers. First was Shannon Campsey, Frank killed him on his own front porch. Doc Ferber was next, he was shot off of his horse with "two forty-five slugs through his breast". John Ferber would have been next, but the day before Frank caught up with him, he was shot for cheating at cards.
Frank went to his funeral just to make sure he was dead. After talking about the men, Frank was offered, and accepted a commission. Stories such as the above contributed to the fame and notoriety of Frank Eaton.
He lived the life of a true cowboy, said to "pack the fastest guns in the Indian Territory", he usually carried a loaded forty-five and often said "I'd rather have a pocket full of rocks than an empty gun".
His quick-draw was the source of much interest throughout his later years, and Glenn Shirley of Stillwater, OK remembers taking him to an Indian Territory Gun Collectors Association meeting to show off his skills. He was also known to throw a coin in the air, draw, and shoot it before it hit the ground according to H. Donnelley of Stillwater who saw it himself. Donnelley also remembers Eaton picking up burning coals that had fallen out of the fire in his Blacksmith shop, with his toes his feet were so worn and calloused that he couldn't feel it!
Ad Blocker Detected. Thanks for visiting! Thank you for your support! Learn More About Ad Blockers. Tigers, Aggies and Cowboys. OSU Traditions. And to bring the humorous comment above in - if we want to separate ourselves from high-school teams, we should consider not draping ourselves in black at an increasing pace. No one had the slightest bit of trouble differentiating us from other "Cowboy" programs in the past. Feb 16, 3, 1, Banned to Recruiting.
How about we come out to the hokie pokie too. CowboyinAZ Deputy Jun 6, Dec 13, 1, 1, Tempe, Arizona. Busterz said:. When marketing seems to be a concern all the time, using Pokes seems to be an obscure term to use if you are trying to reach a new broader market. Zmeeks Cowboy Jun 6, Oct 14, 3 DFW Area. Stillh20dad said:. Only on the black uniforms.
Epperley28 Federal Marshal Jun 6, Nov 11, 10, 1, 1, Gus McCrae: A man who wouldn't cheat for a poke don't want one bad enough. PokesPeak scentless apprentice Jun 6, Aug 21, 17, 21, 1, OKC. Tuff Deputy Jun 6, Aug 8, 2, 33 NW Arkansas. I like the idea about maybe a cool logo on the helmets. Also maybe on the baseball uniforms. I don't really care what people think about my Cowboys. Or Pokes. I like the idea once more for something new on the helmets.
I just don't think that the Pokes would look good on the uniforms. Might though you never know. Plus I don't care if people are like.. Kinda like Sooners I like that Gus sayin.. But any who I think it would be something different maybe to come out one game with Pokes on the Jerseys just for a little change. I love how everyone gets up set over someone just having an idea..
Plus someones always not going to like something that is being done to the uniforms or what not. All I got to say the name isn't going to change how we come out to play. Can't wait for the season to start! Apr 25, 11, 3, Oustide the realm of farmers how many people do you think know what Huskers are? We start early and go late. Cheer our Cowboys to victory with help from our marching band, cheerleaders, thousands of rowdy fans — and the Paddle People.
Rooted in tradition. Loyal and True. Theta Pond. Frank Eaton. Edmon Low. The Walk. Orange Fountain. These words become a part of you after joining the Cowboy family.
Our traditions are the ties that bind us and keep drawing us back.
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