John Beall Jr, Oklahoma State’s First Spirit Rider, Dies

John Beall Jr

The original Oklahoma State Spirit Rider John Beall Jr. has died according to the officials with OSU athletics.

The Oklahoma State Atletic Department posted a message to Facebook on Monday celebrating Beall’s legacy with the university and expressing their sympathies to his family.

“OSU Athletics & the OSU Spirit Rider Team send our condolences to the family of John Beall, Jr. John served as OSU’s first official Spirit Rider in 1984. He proudly rode his mare, Della, and had his dog, Hooker, follow behind to celebrate a Cowboy touchdown. We extend our gratitude to John for his dedication to the program and for pioneering a wonderful tradition. We are honored to continue the Cowboy legacy he began over 40 years ago.”

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