Thomas Baker Slick Jr. (May 6, 1916 – October 6, 1962) was a San Antonio, Texas-based inventor, businessman, adventurer, and heir to an oil business.
He turned his attention to expeditions to investigate the Loch Ness Monster, the Yeti,[2] Bigfoot and the Trinity Alps giant salamander.
That book mentions many of Slick's adventures, in politics, art, science, and cryptozoology, including his involvement with the CIA and Howard Hughes.
Slick was a friend of many celebrities, including Hughes and fellow flier Jimmy Stewart.
His most well-known legacy is the non-profit Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), which he founded in 1947 to seek revolutionary advancements in technology.