Mavericks are apparently named after Samuel Maverick, a Texan cowboy. Unlike every cattle owner of the day, he didn’t brand his cattle and let them wander about at will.

Perhaps he just couldn’t be bothered. It was too damn hot.
Mavericks are apparently named after Samuel Maverick, a Texan cowboy. Unlike every cattle owner of the day, he didn’t brand his cattle and let them wander about at will.

Perhaps he just couldn’t be bothered. It was too damn hot.