He was 91 years old. Say what you will, but the man put his money where his mouth was. He did everything he could to give that school a chance to be great. 
 

Pickens' penchant for philanthropy and love for Oklahoma State football dovetailed in 2006 when he donated $165 million to the athletic program, the largest single gift in NCAA history.

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