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Big Red (Lamar University)

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Big Red
Big Red and Lu before the game
UniversityLamar University
ConferenceSouthland
DescriptionCardinal
Origin of nameJohn Gray
First seen1932
Related mascot(s)Lu

Big Red is the mascot of the sports teams at Lamar University, a Cardinal with Red plumage.

History

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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] Female character Lu joined in 2012.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Lamar University News".
  2. ^ "LAMAR CARDINALS Official Athletic SiteTraditions". Archived from the original on July 19, 2011. Retrieved April 8, 2011.
  3. ^ "7 Questions With ... Big Red and Lu". beaumontenterprise.com. Retrieved March 14, 2024.