The Evolution of the Cincinnati Bearcats Logo

The University of Cincinnati can trace its roots back to 1819 when Cincinnati College and the Medical College of Ohio were both founded. When the University of Cincinnati was established in 1870, it absorbed both of these institutions, and about 30 years later, its basketball program took shape. The Cincinnati Bearcats are headed to the 2018 NCAA … Read more

The History of Purdue Pete

Purdue University was founded in 1869, and classes began just a few years later in 1874. In 1887, Old Gold and Black were adopted as Purdue’s official colors, and in 1891, and the name “Boilermakers” was adopted for its athletic teams (after it was accused of recruiting athletes from boiler shops). Several decades later, Purdue … Read more

The Evolution of the Clemson Tigers Logo

Clemson University may be more well-known as a football school (in fact, they won the national title most recently in 2016, and their basketball program has yet to appear in a Final Four), but this season has gone well for the Tigers, and expectations are running pretty high these days in South Carolina. Clemson was founded … Read more

The History of Brutus Buckeye

Ohio State University was founded in 1870 as the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College, and eight years later, the college name changed to its present-day moniker. The athletic teams here are known as the Buckeyes – a term that predates the university itself and has been a term of reference for all Ohio residents. Let’s take a … Read more

The Evolution of the Duke Blue Devils Logo

Duke University’s college basketball program dates back to the early 1900s, but it’s the recent decades that have lifted it to national prominence and perennial tournament appearances. A part of the reason can be attributed to Duke’s long-standing legendary coach Mike Krzyzewski, who has led his squads to five national titles over his tenure beginning in … Read more

Philadelphia Eagles Jersey Evolution

The Philadelphia Eagles sprang into action in 1933 when original team owner Bert Bell and first head coach Lud Wray purchased the former Frankford Yellow Jackets – an American football team part of the NFL. The Bell-Wray group paid an entry fee of $2,500 to acquire the assets of the failed Yellow Jackets franchise. Eagles Origins After establishing their new … Read more