Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises nmsu fight song new mexico state aggies new mexico state university marching band gameday faves. In 1868, the eaton family joined the rush to kansas homesteading eight miles west of carbondale, in osage county. Old nmsu aggies mascot indian tribes, native indian, indian art, new. Crowdfunding application new mexico state university. The new mexico state university teams are called the aggies, a nickname derived from the universitys agricultural beginnings.
Pete loncarevich born 1966, american former bicycle bmx racer. Official class ring ceremony new mexico state university. New mexico state follows louisianas beer lead, to offer pistol pete ale at games. Total enrollment across all campuses as of 2017 was 21,874, with branch campuses in alamogordo. Vowing to avenge the death of his father, frank pistol pete eaton began sharpshooter training with the soldiers at fort gibson, okla. Home the frank eaton collection guides at oklahoma state. Pistol petes 1888 garners national awards panorama. Michael mcclellan, celtic nation the definitive biography of pistol pete maravich. Randle domingueznew mexico state university via ap. The nmsu pioneers were founded in 1984 by nmsu president emeritus gerald thomas and others.
Example pistol pete 200 cervantes village, g3a las cruces, nm 88001. Aggie lounge, ccsu 1st floor, outdoor stage, pete s place 2nd floor, outdoor stage. The life of pete maravich paperback february 5, 2008. 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. In 2009, the pistol pete mascot was suspended for one game by the western athletic. The legend of pistol pete frank eaton historic home.
His father really only cared about his success in basketball and not so much his son. Eaton frank boardman pistol pete eaton was a cowboy, indian fighter, u. The nmsu mascot does more than encourage the aggie fight song, he shows what impact really means. Since 20, nmsus athletics logo has been a caricature of old west gunfighter and lawman. Pistol pete delivers an emblematic display on horseback to start the ceremony. I have been to perkins and stillwater, oklahoma many times and never knew the osu mascot was named after a real person. Alupistol pete history new mexico state university. We offer the greatest selection and styles of new mexico state shirts, including longsleeve and vneck style for the ladies. 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. Whether it is the memory of the classic pistol pete or the celebration of the modern pistol pete. I feel like anyone who likes the history of basketball should read this book.
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 notion of a pistol pete as an aggie mascot is as offensive as nmsus year book titled swastika. Frank eaton wrote two books that exemplify the life of a veteran of the old west. 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. Each ring is attached to a chile ristra, a wonderful tradition started by alumna jo lytle 83 with the hatch chile express. Pete maravich 19471988, american basketball player. The primary mark of nmsu athletics features pistol pete. Each pistol pete mascot receives a scholarship to cover tuition and the cost of books, allowing. The eatons built their home on the sight of an old hotel along the trail left by quantrills raiders on their retreat to. Nmsu fight song new mexico state aggies live youtube. Maravich starred in college at louisiana state university lsu while playing for his father, head coach press maravich. New mexico state aggies will be able to celebrate the upcoming fall athletic season with a beverage all their own.
Pistol pete aggie pride is contagious when pistol pete is around. Oklahoma state has sued new mexico state, claiming the aggies classic aggie is confusingly similar to pistol pete. Nba hall of famer and tv commentator bill walton a masterpiece. Pioneers board university advancement, nmsu foundation. Visit the official nm state team store for mens, womens and childrens apparel, gifts, tailgate accessories, and more for the alumni and the fan. 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.
His first, was an autobiography titled veteran of the old west. Im a simple man who loves life on the ranch and cheering on his aggies. Box 30001 msc 7110 new mexico state university las cruces, nm 88003. The foundation is approved by the irs as a charitable, taxexempt organization and is registered with the new mexico state corporation commission. The pistol pete scholarship is one of several scholarship funds supported by funds raised through the aggie license plate program. Pistol pete new mexico state university athletics wikipedia. 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. The university of wyoming and new mexico state university also claim pistol pete as a mascot.
The aggies represent new mexico state university in the ncaas. Oklahoma state suing nmsu over mascot likeness after 50. About the nmsu foundation the mission of the new mexico state university foundation, inc. Aggie experience schedule aggie experience 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. 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.
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. Pistol pete, which tells a tale of his life as a deputy united states marshal and cowboy. 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. New mexico state aggies football statistical leaders. The complaint not only demanded attorneys fees and any and all profits derived from use of the pistol pete. Las cruces sunnews 1a, 5a saturday, october 24, 2015. Frank eaton 18601958, american scout, indian fighter and cowboy. The aggies compete in the western athletic conference in all mens and womens sports except football, in which the aggies are independent. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
The definitive work on one of the greatest players the sport has ever known. Residence hall desk personnel make every effort to get special delivery items to the student the same day they. Aggie pride is contagious when pistol pete is around. Oklahoma state sues nmsu over pistol pete mascot use. The distribution payment is established on an annual basis by the board of directors of the nmsu foundation. New mexico state apparel, new mexico state university gear. Id rather have pockets full of rocks than an empty gun.
The aggies compete in the western athletic conference in all mens and womens. The associated students of new mexico state university. Plus, check out our large selection of official gear for men, women, and kids, exclusive items, and more. Pistol pete new mexico state university, the mascot for new mexico state university athletics. New mexico state university nmsu or nm state is a public research university, with a main campus in las cruces, new mexico.
Both mascots are based on the same old west gunfighter. We are new mexicos landgrant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research and service at all levels. Endowment faqs new mexico state university foundation, inc. Pistol pete university advancement, nmsu foundation. Vowing to avenge the death of his father, frank pistol pete eaton became sharpshooter training with the soldiers at fort gibson, okla.
Pistol pete s 1888 garners national awards pistol pete s 1888 ale, which launched in 2017 by bosque brewing co. Maravich was born in aliquippa, pennsylvania, part of the pittsburgh metropolitan area, and raised in the carolinas. The legend of pistol pete francis boardman eaton was born on october 26, 1860, in hartford, connecticut. University communications msc 3k, po box 30001 las cruces, nm 88003 directory phone. Ap oklahoma state university is suing new mexico state university over the use of a pistolpacking mascot that it says. If you live in cervantes village f, g, h or j, your mailing address is. Pistol pete had a very good life and basketball career, winning various awards for basketball. 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. When a rookie shaq bullied prime michael jordan and almost got away with it duration. Official university logo nmsu brand new mexico state. New mexico state follows louisianas beer lead, to offer pistol pete. The biography of pistol pete was a really good book.
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. Joaquin acosta and conlan burk pick up the guns to fulfill the pistol pete legacy at new mexico state university. 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. Outstanding research on pete maravich and his life. About the nmsu foundation new mexico state university. Unique wedding guest book framed heart guest book alternative brown kraft paper. 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. Espn this is the book i thought would never be written. Our shop features a large selection of high quality licensed gear, exclusives and everyday free shipping. Peter press maravich june 22, 1947 january 5, 1988, known by his nickname pistol pete, was an american professional basketball player. A new era for pistol pete at nmsu nmsu news center. 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. Pete s pistol was replaced with a lasso, and his name was briefly officially abbreviated to. User email preferences confirmation new mexico state.
Oklahoma state sues new mexico state over pistol pete mascot. Search nmsu photo archive new mexico state university. A new era for pistol pete at nmsu article nmsu news center. Within those areas, the lists identify singlegame, singleseason, and career leaders. Recipients take a photo with the nmsu chancellor andor president, and pistol pete to commemorate the occasion. Pistol pete was disarmed in 2005 as part of a plan to rebrand the university on the national stage. 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.
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