Eskimo Joe's, Oklahoma State University to unveil first-ever Joe/Pete t-shirt July 18
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
The co-branded t-shirt will feature two icons familiar around the globe. Pistol Pete, ESPN.com's reigning champion of sports mascots, and Eskimo Joe, the world-famous brand developed by Stan Clark, founder and CEO of Eskimo Joe’s, are partnering to create a “must-have” t-shirt. A special unveiling of the historic t-shirt will take place under the Joe Dome at noon Monday.
Eskimo Joe, Pistol Pete and Buffy will join OSU and Joe’s representatives at the ceremony, which is open to the public. The new shirts will be immediately available at all Eskimo Joe’s locations, online at eskimojoes.com, or by calling 800-256-JOES.
"We are proud to be associated with Eskimo Joe's and Stan Clark, one of our most successful and beloved alums," said Kyle Wray, associate vice president of enrollment and marketing at OSU. "Stan and Eskimo Joe's share a mission with OSU, and that is one of service and commitment to the people of Oklahoma. The family atmosphere in his restaurants and shops aligns with OSU's dedication to those same students, families and alums, who we care so much about."
“Eskimo Joe’s is honored to officially partner with OSU to create co-branded products our mutual fans will enjoy,” said Clark. “The Stillwater community and OSU have generously supported us for the past 36 years, and we are extremely proud to be an integral part of the OSU family.”
Clark said that his love for Stillwater and OSU is the main reason that he hasn’t expanded his restaurants outside of Stillwater. “Hopefully, when people think of Stillwater, Oklahoma, they think of OSU and Eskimo Joe’s,” Clark said with a smile as big as Eskimo Joe’s.