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Ep 154 Frank Eaton
Episode 154
Friday, 23 January, 2026
"My boy, may an old man's curse rest upon you if you do not try to avenge your father."In 1868, an eight-year-old boy named Frank Eaton witnessed his father’s cold-blooded murder at the hands of lawless vigilantes. Most children would have been broken; Frank just got a gun.In this week’s episode, Jess traces the incredible 97-year journey of the man who would become Pistol Pete. We’re diving deep into the dusty trails of the Old West to follow a legendary marksman who outshot the U.S. Cavalry at fifteen, served as a Deputy Marshal under the "Hanging Judge" Isaac Parker, and spent decades hunting down the men who destroyed his family.But Frank Eaton’s story didn't end with a smoking gun. We explore his unlikely transition from a gritty frontier lawman to a beloved community fixture in Perkins, Oklahoma—and eventually, the living face of Oklahoma State University.Tune in as we discuss:The Blood Debt: The high-stakes duels Frank fought to clear his father’s name.Kooky Facts: Why Frank was often seen walking barefoot on red-hot metal.The Mascot Wars: The modern-day legal battles between OSU, Wyoming, and New Mexico State over who owns the "rootin’-tootin’" legend.The Man Behind the Mask: How a 1923 parade changed the identity of Oklahoma sports forever.Whether you're an OSU fan or just a lover of wild frontier history, this is the story of a man who lived by the gun and died a legend.Pistols firing! 🔫🍊Sources:Wikipedia - Frank EatonFrank Eaton Historical Home National Cowboy & Western Heritage MuseumOklahoma SenateOklahoma State UniversityVisit Stillwater OK.comCowboy State Daily
