The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money, and Power

Who was "Dad" Joiner? What did he discover?

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Asked by Cat on 26 Mar 01:57

Last updated by Cat on 26 Mar 02:16

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Answered by Cat on 26 Mar 02:16

Joiner was a wildcat promoter who tried to get money from recent wealthy widows. In 1930, he discovered the "Black Giant," the richest oil discovery in America at that time. H. L. Hunt eventually bought Joiner out for over a million dollars.