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Oil Tycoon, Oklahoma State Superfan T. Boone Pickens Dies at Age 91

T. Boone Pickens, the oil tycoon and corporate raider who the Oklahoma State football stadium is named for, died Wednesday at the age of 91.

The T. Boone Pickens Foundation announced the Oklahoma State booster and alumnus' passing, which was due to natural causes.

Pickens donated $165 million to the Oklahoma State athletic program in 2006.

Per an Oklahoma State press release, the money was targeted to "help build the west end zone at Boone Pickens Stadium, a multi-purpose indoor practice complex, new soccer, track and tennis facilities, a new equestrian center, a new baseball stadium and new outdoor practice fields.