Pete loncarevich born 1966, american former bicycle bmx racer. Pioneers board university advancement, nmsu foundation. Frank eaton 18601958, american scout, indian fighter and cowboy. Recipients take a photo with the nmsu chancellor andor president, and pistol pete to commemorate the occasion. Pistol pete university advancement, nmsu foundation. Pistol pete, which tells a tale of his life as a deputy united states marshal and cowboy. Nba hall of famer and tv commentator bill walton a masterpiece. Oklahoma state has sued new mexico state, claiming the aggies classic aggie is confusingly similar to pistol pete. Total enrollment across all campuses as of 2017 was 21,874, with branch campuses in alamogordo. We offer the greatest selection and styles of new mexico state shirts, including longsleeve and vneck style for the ladies. In 2009, the pistol pete mascot was suspended for one game by the western athletic. The eatons built their home on the sight of an old hotel along the trail left by quantrills raiders on their retreat to.
Much of the story of his deputization appears to be fictional, however, as there are no corroborating sources for his claims and there is no record of. The foundation is approved by the irs as a charitable, taxexempt organization and is registered with the new mexico state corporation commission. The aggies compete in the western athletic conference in all mens and womens sports except football, in which the aggies are independent. Founded on september 17, 1888, it is the oldest public institution of higher education in the state of new mexico, and is one of two flagship universities in new mexico. New mexico state aggies will be able to celebrate the upcoming fall athletic season with a beverage all their own. The university of wyoming and new mexico state university also claim pistol pete as a mascot.
Pistol pete aggie pride is contagious when pistol pete is around. The foundations board of directors may change the management fee policy andor the spending policy from time to time to protect the intergenerational equity of the endowment. Id rather have pockets full of rocks than an empty gun. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Randle domingueznew mexico state university via ap. Pioneers capitalize on the experience of former employees and support the nmsu mission of teaching, research and service by providing a community of colleagues for members, preservation of history and help to promote top quality education and excellence at nmsu. About the nmsu foundation the mission of the new mexico state university foundation, inc. Eaton frank boardman pistol pete eaton was a cowboy, indian fighter, u. Deputy marshal, scout, and author eaton was born on october 26, 1860, in hartford, connecticut and when he was eight years old, he moved with his family to a homestead in twin mounds, kansas. Im a simple man who loves life on the ranch and cheering on his aggies. The distribution payment is established on an annual basis by the board of directors of the nmsu foundation.
The definitive work on one of the greatest players the sport has ever known. Crowdfunding application new mexico state university. We are new mexicos landgrant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research and service at all levels. About the nmsu foundation new mexico state university. When a rookie shaq bullied prime michael jordan and almost got away with it duration. In 1923, eaton agreed for his photo to be turned into a college caricature, and in the 1950s pistol pete became the mascot of new mexico state. Frank eaton wrote two books that exemplify the life of a veteran of the old west. The notion of a pistol pete as an aggie mascot is as offensive as nmsus year book titled swastika. New mexico state aggies football statistical leaders.
Home the frank eaton collection guides at oklahoma state. Steady contributions of any amount help the new mexico state university system create a strong foundation on which to build our great institution and campuses across the state. Joaquin acosta and conlan burk pick up the guns to fulfill the pistol pete legacy at new mexico state university. The pistol pete scholarship is one of several scholarship funds supported by funds raised through the aggie license plate program. The complaint not only demanded attorneys fees and any and all profits derived from use of the pistol pete. Each pistol pete mascot receives a scholarship to cover tuition and the cost of books, allowing. New mexico state follows louisianas beer lead, to offer pistol pete ale at games. Pistol petes 1888 garners national awards panorama. Pistol pete new mexico state university, the mascot for new mexico state university athletics. The primary mark of nmsu athletics features pistol pete.
I have been to perkins and stillwater, oklahoma many times and never knew the osu mascot was named after a real person. Oklahoma state sues nmsu over pistol pete mascot use. A new era for pistol pete at nmsu article nmsu news center. Vowing to avenge the death of his father, frank pistol pete eaton began sharpshooter training with the soldiers at fort gibson, okla.
The legend of pistol pete frank eaton historic home. Aggie experience schedule aggie experience new mexico. Pistol pete had a very good life and basketball career, winning various awards for basketball. Visit the official nm state team store for mens, womens and childrens apparel, gifts, tailgate accessories, and more for the alumni and the fan. The new mexico state university teams are called the aggies, a nickname derived from the universitys agricultural beginnings. The associated students of new mexico state university.
Pete maravich 19471988, american basketball player. University communications msc 3k, po box 30001 las cruces, nm 88003 directory phone. Maravich was born in aliquippa, pennsylvania, part of the pittsburgh metropolitan area, and raised in the carolinas. New mexico state university nmsu or nm state is a public research university, with a main campus in las cruces, new mexico. Each pistol pete mascot receives a scholarship to cover tuition and the cost of books, allowing them to spend more time spreaidng aggie spirit.
Pistol pete s 1888 garners national awards pistol pete s 1888 ale, which launched in 2017 by bosque brewing co. Since 20, nmsus athletics logo has been a caricature of old west gunfighter and lawman. Residence hall desk personnel make every effort to get special delivery items to the student the same day they. Ap oklahoma state university is suing new mexico state university over the use of a pistolpacking mascot that it says. Pistol pete delivers an emblematic display on horseback to start the ceremony. Michael mcclellan, celtic nation the definitive biography of pistol pete maravich. Aggie pride is contagious when pistol pete is around. In 1868, the eaton family joined the rush to kansas homesteading eight miles west of carbondale, in osage county. Our shop features a large selection of high quality licensed gear, exclusives and everyday free shipping.
Pistol pete new mexico state university athletics wikipedia. The biography of pistol pete was a really good book. As the mascot for nmsu, pistol pete is proud of the school he gets to call home from the sheep barns to the theaters, to seeing aggie alumni make their way into the. The nmsu pioneers were founded in 1984 by nmsu president emeritus gerald thomas and others. Nmsu fight song new mexico state aggies live youtube. Oklahoma state suing nmsu over mascot likeness after 50. The legend of pistol pete francis boardman eaton was born on october 26, 1860, in hartford, connecticut. Endowment faqs new mexico state university foundation, inc. Oklahoma state sues new mexico state over pistol pete mascot. Official class ring ceremony new mexico state university. His first, was an autobiography titled veteran of the old west. New mexico state follows louisianas beer lead, to offer pistol pete.
Las cruces sunnews 1a, 5a saturday, october 24, 2015. Vowing to avenge the death of his father, frank pistol pete eaton became sharpshooter training with the soldiers at fort gibson, okla. Espn this is the book i thought would never be written. The aggies compete in the western athletic conference in all mens and womens. Official university logo nmsu brand new mexico state. Alupistol pete history new mexico state university. Old nmsu aggies mascot indian tribes, native indian, indian art, new.
A proposed new statue of pistol pete at the enterence of nmsu was dropped in 2019 amid controversy, as some faculty opposed the statue as inappropriate lasso larry debacle. Each ring is attached to a chile ristra, a wonderful tradition started by alumna jo lytle 83 with the hatch chile express. New mexico state aggies shorts and socks are also great for the athlete looking to represent their team while they train, as well as the casual fan cheering on new mexico state to victory. I feel like anyone who likes the history of basketball should read this book. Pistol pete sparks such fond memo ries for so many alumni of nmsu, said leslie cervantes, who is a proudmem ber of the class of 1986 and associate vicepresident for alumni engagement and stewardship at nmsu advance ment. There have been various forms of pistol pete over the years, including one version with a wired on mustache and a large fiberglass head too hot to wear during football games. The life of pete maravich paperback february 5, 2008. Plus, check out our large selection of official gear for men, women, and kids, exclusive items, and more. Maravich starred in college at louisiana state university lsu while playing for his father, head coach press maravich. Aggie lounge, ccsu 1st floor, outdoor stage, pete s place 2nd floor, outdoor stage. Both mascots are based on the same old west gunfighter. Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises nmsu fight song new mexico state aggies new mexico state university marching band gameday faves.
If you live in cervantes village f, g, h or j, your mailing address is. Peter press maravich june 22, 1947 january 5, 1988, known by his nickname pistol pete, was an american professional basketball player. User email preferences confirmation new mexico state. Example pistol pete 200 cervantes village, g3a las cruces, nm 88001. His father really only cared about his success in basketball and not so much his son. Oklahoma state has issued a cease and desist letter to new mexico state asking it to stop using its pistol pete mascot the two schools use a. Search nmsu photo archive new mexico state university. Within those areas, the lists identify singlegame, singleseason, and career leaders. Third parties and nmsu personnel seeking to use the nmsu institutional mark, nmsu athletics marks or any other protected trademarks for promoting noneducational events or for retail purposes must follow restrictions outlined in a licensing agreement.
Unique wedding guest book framed heart guest book alternative brown kraft paper. The aggies represent new mexico state university in the ncaas. Outstanding research on pete maravich and his life. New mexico state apparel, new mexico state university gear. The new mexico state aggies football statistical leaders are individual statistical leaders of the new mexico state aggies football program in various categories, including passing, rushing, receiving, total offense, defensive stats, and kicking. Box 30001 msc 7110 new mexico state university las cruces, nm 88003. The nmsu mascot does more than encourage the aggie fight song, he shows what impact really means. Whether it is the memory of the classic pistol pete or the celebration of the modern pistol pete. Pistol pete was disarmed in 2005 as part of a plan to rebrand the university on the national stage. A new era for pistol pete at nmsu nmsu news center.
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