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University of Minnesota

Mascot: Goldy Gopher The University is represented by what has to be the friendliest gopher in the USA. "Goldy" Gopher is also the biggest gopher in the "Land of 10 thousand lakes" since he is actually a human dressed in a gopher costume. Youngsters love the cuddly looking mascot who makes appearances throughout the state. Goldy can always be counted on for digging up fun at Gopher football games.

Mascot: Goldy Gopher
The University is represented by
what has to be the friendliest
gopher in the USA. "Goldy"
Gopher is also the biggest
gopher in the "Land of 10
thousand lakes" since he is
actually a human dressed in a
gopher costume. Youngsters
love the cuddly looking mascot
who makes appearances
throughout the state. Goldy can
always be counted on for digging
up fun at Gopher football games.

Nickname, Mascot and Traditions
Discover the Stories behind Minnesota's Golden Gophers Nickname, Goldy Gopher mascot and the schools's great Traditions

Why Maroon and Gold?
These colors gained traction at the University in 1880 when they were chosen by an English instructor to be used as the colors for a graduation ceremony.  Prior to that even, the school had been represented with a variety of colors.

University of Minnesota Golden Gopher Nickname
The origins of  the school's athletic nickname were born in a political cartoon that was published in 1857. Minnesota was tabbed the "Gopher State" when the drawing featured nine gophers with the heads of local politicians pulling a train. The cartoon satirized a $5 million proposed legislative action in pre Civil War days, but has had a lasting impression since the "Gopher" name still lives on.

Golden Gophers in the Pro Football  Hall of Fame

Golden Gophers
in the Pro Football
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The Minnesota Gophers became "Golden" in the 1930's thanks to legendary radio announcer Hasley Hall's description of the University's football uniforms. Hall used the "Golden Gopher" term in reference to the teams gold jerseys and pants that they began wearing in 1932.

The Minnesota squad had the Midas touch in the 10 year span that they donned all-gold uniforms. This "golden" decade produced seven Big 10 titles and five national championships from 1932 to 1941.

Where Cheerleading Began
Golden Gophers Replica Jerseys Whether the University of Minnesota is hitting the football field, basketball court or the hockey rink, find apparel for your favorite University event.

Golden Gophers
Replica Jerseys
Whether the University of
Minnesota is hitting the football
field, basketball court or the
hockey rink, find apparel for your
favorite University event.

University sports officials give credit to Johnny Campbell, a late 19th century Gopher student for starting the tradition of cheerleading. Campbell was apparently drawn to action by an editorial that appeared in the school paper after the Gophers had become mired in a three-game losing streak. The paper pleaded for someone to "stir up enthusiasm for athletics .... " Later in that 1898 season, the first official cheers rang out.

Campbell and his "yell leaders" made their debut in a game against Northwestern and stirred enough emotions to help propel the Gophers to a 17-6 victory. And while the tight sweaters, and short skirts that many football fans adore would come later, the true origins of cheerleading began on that Minnesota fall afternoon.

SKI-U-MAD
Prior to the advent of cheerleading by Minnesota student body members, two rugby players developed a team cheer in 1884 that still rings loud in the schools two official songs. The word "Ski", a Sioux battle cry meaning victory was combined with "U-Mah" which represented Minnesota while rhyming well with "rah-rah-rah".
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