T. Boone Pickens Honored at the Bobby Bragan Youth Foundation

T. Boone Pickens was honored with a "Lifetime Achievement" award at the Ridglea Country Club Thursday night for his charitable contributions to youth athletics. 

T. Boone Pickens talks about his college days and the need for an energy policy in the US during the Bobby Bragan Youth Foundation Gala at Ridglea Country Club Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010. Special to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram/Brandon Wade

Former Texas Rangers Manager Bobby Valentine speaks during the Bobby Bragan Youth Foundation Gala at Ridglea Country Club Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010. Special to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram/Brandon Wade

Jamie Cashion, left, presents T. Boone Pickens with a "Life Time Achievement" award during the Bobby Bragan Youth Foundation gala at Ridglea Country Club Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010. Special to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram/Brandon Wade

L to R: Former Texas Rangers owner Brad Corbett, former Texas Rangers manager Bobby Valentine and current Texas Rangers broadcaster Tom Grieve during the Bobby Bragan Youth Foundation Gala at Ridglea Country Club Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010. Special to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram/Brandon Wade

Fort Worth Mayor Mike Moncrief and T. Boone Pickens during the Bobby Bragan Youth Foundation Gala at Ridglea Country Club Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010. Special to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram/Brandon Wade

Frank Bragan, Bobby Bragan's brother, recites "Casey at the Batt" during the Bobby Bragan Youth Foundation Gala at Ridglea Country Club Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010. Special to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram/Brandon Wade