Big Tex The 55foot Cowboy Who Once Caught Fire
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alicecooks Big Tex made his official debut at the State Fair of Texas in October 1952.
alicecooks The State Fair of Texas bought the giant Santa Claus frame in 1951 for just 750 dollars.
Fun Facts
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Santa Claus origin: Big Tex began his life as a giant Santa Claus designed to boost holiday shopping in a small Texas town.
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What was the iconic first phrase spoken by Big Tex to fairgoers starting in 1953?
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What material was used for the beard of the original giant Santa Claus in 1949?
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Which Texas town was the original home of the giant Santa Claus before he became Big Tex?
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In what year did the giant figure that would become Big Tex make his debut as a giant Santa Claus?
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How much did the State Fair of Texas pay to purchase the giant Santa Claus frame in 1951?
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A legendary patron saint of children who brings presents on Christmas Eve. In 1949, a giant version of this figure was built in Kerens, Texas, before becoming Big Tex.
A legendary patron saint of children who brings presents on Christmas Eve. In 1949, a giant version of this figure was built in Kerens, Texas, before becoming Big Tex.
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alicecooks Fair president R. L. Thornton bought a giant Santa frame to build the cowboy Big Tex.
alicecooks Before becoming Big Tex, this giant Santa Claus encouraged holiday shopping for two seasons.
alicecooks Jack Bridges added a hinged jaw so announcer Jackson McElroy could speak Big Tex's legendary greeting.