John Stephens, a longtime Tulsa construction superintendent who not only supervised the building of the city’s iconic Golden Driller but served as the model for the statue, died Tuesday.

The model of Tulsa's Golden Driller Statue has passed away. John Stephens Jr. oversaw the construction of the Golden Driller in 1966 and then became the model for the 75-foot statue. Blake ...

tall statue. Last year, Stephens was honored for his contributions to the Golden Driller project. January 30th, 2023 was declared John Franklin Stephens Jr. Day in Tulsa County.

TULSA, Okla. — Tulsa's Golden Driller statue is now wearing a red jacket in celebration of City Year Tulsa's 10-year anniversary of partnering with Tulsa Public Schools. City Year Tulsa has been ...

TULSA, Okla. — The Golden Driller in midtown Tulsa is getting a costume change for an art exhibit making a stop in Tulsa. The Philbrook Museum shared on their Facebook page they will take over ...

When you think of all the landmarks around Green Country, chances are Tulsa’s Golden Driller comes to mind. But have you ever heard how that iconic statue came to life in midtown? Oklahoma ...

TULSA, Okla. — Tulsa has a new holiday, honoring the man behind Tulsa’s Golden Driller. Monday, Jan. 30th was declared John Franklin Stephens Jr. Day in Tulsa County. In 1966, John Franklin ...