"George Strake: The Wildcatter"

Please give a warm welcome to our star, George W. Strake, Sr., not to be confused with the country star, George Strait.

George Strake, born to humble beginnings and raise by his sisters, grows up as a hard-working young man. It’s no surprise that when he meets a young lady who is richer than he is, he’d do just about anything to prove he deserves her. So, in 1919, he runs away to Tampico, Mexico to make his millions and impress a young love. Do you think he knew where that decision would lead?

What we discover in this episode is that it was the beginning of a journey that would take him through multiple industries, multiple countries and have him spending all but his last dollar on a chance.

Find out next week how he risked it all on a single request.

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Recommended reading:
"The Fisherman’s Tomb" by John O’Neill


Special thanks to John O’Neill for contributing to this season.
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