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Behind every great success story, there is always the contributions of a few men. Spindletop is no exception. You might say Patillo Higgins, Anthony F. Lucas, and the Hamill brothers, Curt and Al, were the main characters in the Spindletop Saga. However, there were other brave men, many nameless, who risked their lives to bring in this oil well. After learning about these people, take our survey. Who do you think should receive the most credit for the success of Spindletop?

Who Was Patillo Higgins?

Who Was Anthony F. Lucas?

Who Were the Hamill Brothers?

Who Were the Drillers, Roughnecks, and Roustabouts?







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