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.

When you think of all the landmarks around Green Country, chances are Tulsa’s Golden Driller comes to mind. But have you ever heard how that iconic statue came to life in midtown? Oklahoma ...

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 ...

John Franklin Stephens Jr. has died at the ... the superintendent over the construction of Tulsa’s world famous Golden Driller. It wasn’t part of the original plan, or even his idea, but ...

The model of Tulsa's Golden Driller Statue has passed away. John Stephens Jr. oversaw the construction of the Golden Driller in 1966 and then became the model for the 75-foot statue. Blake ...