Big Red (Lamar University)
Big Red | |
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University | Lamar University |
Conference | Southland |
Description | Cardinal |
Origin of name | John Gray |
First seen | 1932 |
Related mascot(s) | Lu |
Big Red is the mascot of the sports teams at Lamar University, a Cardinal with Red plumage.
History[]
In 1932 South Park Junior College held a contest to determine a new school name. A new school name was needed because the school began serving students from across the region. When the contest results yielded the name Lamar College, John Gray: athletic director, football coach, and eventually university president changed the school mascot from the Brahamas to the Cardinals.[1] Shortly after this change Big Red was born.[2]
References[]
- ^ "Lamar University News".
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on July 19, 2011. Retrieved April 8, 2011.
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Categories:
- Lamar Cardinals and Lady Cardinals
- Southland Conference mascots