Smokey : the True Stories behind the University of Tennessee's Beloved Mascot /
"This book will present the story of the origins of Tennessee's iconic mascot, Smokey, who made his first appearance in 1953. It also examines his role in the broader story of the Athletics Department and the culture of the University and presents often humorous anecdotes about the succeed...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Knoxville :
The University of Tennessee Press,
©2012.
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
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Table of Contents:
- Acknowledgments; 1. Prologue: The Magic of University of Tennessee Football; 2. Looking Back: Smokey in Context; 3. The 1953 University of Tennessee Campus Scene: A Much Kinder and Gentler Place; 4. The Tide of Times in Tennessee Football, 1953: Never Follow a Legend; 5. The Bluetick Cometh; 6. The Legacy of the Smokeys; Epilogue: Final Thoughts on the Smokeys and a Look to the Future; Notes; Index