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Boone Pickens Legacy Experience opens to the public

The museum kicked off its opening on April 19 and welcomes anyone interested in learning a little more about the OSU benefactor.
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Portion of State Highway 51 dedicated to OSU philanthropist Boone Pickens

Fri, Nov 11, 2022

A portion of State Highway 51 in Stillwater now bears the name of the late T. Boone Pickens — record-setting Oklahoma State University philanthropist, alumnus and captain of industry.

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Boone Pickens Statue Coming to Oklahoma State Football Stadium

Fri, Nov 06, 2020

A catalyst for the rise of Oklahoma State football and a presence at every Cowboy home game for years, the legendary Boone Pickens will be permanently honored with a statue at the stadium that bears his name.

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Boone Pickens’ OSU legacy celebrated with virtual dedication ceremony for his relocated childhood home

Fri, Sep 11, 2020

Marking the one-year anniversary of the passing of the ultimate Cowboy, Boone Pickens, Oklahoma State University today celebrated his legacy with a virtual dedication of his childhood home relocated last year to Karsten Creek Golf Club in Stillwater — home of the OSU men’s and women’s golf teams.

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T. Boone Pickens’ Iconic Conference Table Heads to Cabinet Room in Oklahoma Governor’s Office

Wed, Oct 09, 2019

Oklahoma State University has announced that a conference table used daily by the late legendary philanthropist T. Boone Pickens will be lent to the Oklahoma governor’s Cabinet Room for the next decade.

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OSU remembers T. Boone Pickens, 1928-2019

Wed, Sep 25, 2019

Thousands of Cowboy faithful flooded Gallagher-Iba Arena Wednesday to celebrate the life of Oklahoma State University legend T. Boone Pickens.

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OSU planning Celebration of Life ceremony for T. Boone Pickens

Wed, Sep 18, 2019

Oklahoma State University is mourning the loss of longtime benefactor and Oklahoma State alumnus T. Boone Pickens. The renowned businessman passed away Sept. 11 at the age of 91. A “Celebration of Life” is scheduled for 3 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 25 in Gallagher-Iba Arena. Speaking at the event will be OSU President Burns Hargis, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, Coach Mike Gundy, golf pro Rickie Fowler, OSU benefactor Anne Greenwood and Athletic Director Mike Holder.

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T. Boone Pickens: The Legacy That Transformed OSU

Wed, Sep 11, 2019

T. Boone Pickens was arguably OSU’s (and the state’s) most visible personality. His various endeavors and colorful demeanor have been chronicled on the covers of many magazines and by some of the most-watched television programs in the country.

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