The Story of an Oil Wildcatter: Thomas Baker Slick | Wildcatter History

Something was stirring among the oil men of Oklahoma back in March 1912. Whispers had started to spread from the small way-station town of Cushing (about 70 miles northeast of the state capital) that something big was brewing: one lucky wildcatter might have landed a motherlode of oil and gas in an area as-yet unexplored. If the rumors were true, then the race was on for a piece of the action. - About Wildcatter History: There are few stories throughout history that are as exciting, compelling, and downright mysterious as the discovery of American oilfields. These are stories that still captivate us today, even though they began more than a century ago. The original wildcatters were hardworking men who risked everything to find black gold. Wildcatter History is about these pioneers, their lives, discoveries, and the empires they created. Follow along to learn about each wildcatter—from Hugh Roy Cullen to T. Boone Pickens—as well as the legacy they left behind. Connect with us: Sign up for our newsletter: https://digitalwildcatters.com/bde-ne... Subscribe to Digital Wildcatters on Youtube:    / @collide_io   Follow Digital Wildcatters on Linkedin:   / digitalwildcatters   Follow Digital Wildcatters on Instagram:   / digitalwildcatters   Musicbed SyncID: MB01S5H5UBXQ0RG