Cowboy Don’s History:

Cowboy Don was originally a Philips 66 gas cowboy in Boonesville, MO. When Philips 66 sold the gas station. The new owner renamed him the MU Cowboy and painted him the local school’s colors. Later after the gas station closed and he was sold at auction to a private party bought him and stored for over 10 years in his yard. Bruce purchased the giant Cowboy in April of 2013. However when Cowboy Don arrived in Hayward he was need of major repairs. After months of work he is now restored to better then new condition and back at Bell Plastics’ Hayward CA plant. Bruce renames him Cowboy Don.

Cowboy gets a lift

Finally after months of repairs and reattaching his head and hat. On August 26th, 2013, we moving him into position. Then with a mighty heave, we raised him onto his new slab! After walking Cowboy Don into place and bolted down, He took his place on along side Big Mike at Bell Plastics’ Hayward, CA plant.  Be sure to come by and say hi before having your picture taken with him and Big Mike!

Now, you can even take home your own Mini Cowboy Don or Mini Mike Bobble head! Both are available through our website or at our Hayward CA plant!

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