The character on the right was the Wild Bill Cowboy Gallop’s first “mascot” used on the 1979 race t-shirts when it was a 10K held in August. (The drawing was based on Publisher Bill Wilkerson, the ultimate Astro fan who also was a big fan of beer, boots and shorts). Cowboy Homecoming held in August for some 40 plus years was famous for being “Texas’ hottest festival.” Hard to imagine running a 10K during that time. The drawing above was used in a Cowboy Homecoming ad for the beloved Dowdy’s Men’s & Boys’ Wear.