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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQS4_the-university-of-kansas-jayhawk_Hutchinson-KS.html
The University of Kansas is home to a mythical bird with a fascinating history: the Jayhawk. The legendary KU mascot originated in the 1850s border war in Kansas Territory over the question of slavery. No one knows the true origin of the term "Jay…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQRZ_the-legend-of-corky-the-hornet_Hutchinson-KS.html
In the early 1930s, the Kansas State Teachers College students were known as the "Yaps." Not fond of the name, legendary coach Vic Trusler suggested to Cecil Carle of the Emporia Gazette that the team be called the "Yellow Jackets" because the men…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQRX_victor-e-tiger_Hutchinson-KS.html
Our mascot has a mysterious past. The Tiger has existed in various forms since 1914, but there is no conclusive historical record of its creation. Some evidence suggests that it may have been the brainchild of W.A. Lewis, our first president. Thro…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQRF_gus-gorilla_Hutchinson-KS.html
In 1920, a group of PSU students organized themselves as the Gorillas, a '20s slang term for roughnecks, with the purpose to promote school spirit. In 1925, the student body unanimously adopted the ferocious beast as the school mascot. The Gorilla…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQRA_wildcat-evolution_Hutchinson-KS.html
"Originally known as the Aggies," the term "Wildcats" was first adopted for Kansas State University athletic teams in 1915 when football coach "Jawn" Bender called his players wildcats after they fought to a 0 - 0 tie with Missouri.
"Willie the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQR9_the-story-of-wushock_Hutchinson-KS.html
It was 1904 when Wichita State University was known as Fairmoun[t] College that R.J. Kirk (Class of 1907), a football manager, invented the name "Wheat Shockers" for posters to advertise a game against the Chilocco Indians. It was shortened to "Sh…