Big Red is the mascot of the sports teams at Lamar University, a Cardinal with Red plumage.
| Big Red | |
|---|---|
 Big Red and Lu before the game | |
| University | Lamar University |
| Conference | Southland |
| Description | Cardinal |
| Origin of name | John Gray |
| First seen | 1932 |
| Related mascot(s) | Lu |
History edit
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 edit
- ^ "Lamar University News".
- ^ "LAMAR CARDINALS Official Athletic SiteTraditions". Archived from the original on July 19, 2011. Retrieved April 8, 2011.
- ^ "7 Questions With ... Big Red and Lu". beaumontenterprise.com. Retrieved March 14, 2024.