As people remember the life and legacy of John Franklin Stephens Jr., the inspiration behind Tulsa's iconic Golden Driller statue, here’s a look back at some of the landmark’s different looks.

Kyle Busch watched his son, Brexton, become a Golden Driller winner after he triumphed in the Junior Sprint Division (A-Main) at the Tulsa Shootout, but it was his daughter who stole the show ...

WHEREAS, the Golden Driller was designed by George S. “Grecco” Hondronastas (1893-1979), a Greek immigrant to Tulsa, who considered the landmark his greatest artistic accomplishment; and.

Multimillion-dollar changes are coming to Golden Driller Plaza at Expo Square. The goal is to make the area more park-like. Tulsa's Golden Driller takes on new looks all the time, whether it's an ...

If you've driven by the Golden Driller lately, you've probably noticed a big change. For two weeks, starting last week, the Tulsa landmark will look like a French artist to promote Philbrook's ...

The Golden Driller has stood on the grounds of Expo Square since 1966, although temporary versions were erected earlier. He received a major overhaul in 1979 and has been resurface since then.

TULSA, Okla. — Tulsa has a new holiday, honoring the man behind Tulsa’s Golden Driller. Monday, Jan. 30th was declared John Franklin Stephens Jr. Day in Tulsa County. In 1966, John Franklin ...

TULSA – Guess who is turning 50! The iconic Golden Driller statue is celebrating his half century birthday on April 9. He's there to kick off the Tulsa State Fair t-shirt design and was even ...

The closest Yeley came to bringing home a Golden Driller was back in 2007, when he finished runner-up to his then-Joe Gibbs Racing teammate in three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Tony Stewart.

— The Golden Driller in midtown Tulsa is getting a costume change for an art exhibit making a stop in Tulsa. ... Read More Vinita restaurant restores neon sign on Route 66. 0:56.

As people remember the life and legacy of John Franklin Stephens Jr., the inspiration behind Tulsa's iconic Golden Driller statue, here’s a look back at some of the landmark’s different looks.