Hairy Dawg
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Hairy Dawg is the costumed mascot of the University of Georgia
Bulldogs
. Hairy Dawg was designed and created by Tom Sapp, a 1969 Georgia graduate and the founder of Real Characters, Inc. The mascot's first appearance was at the 1981 Sugar Bowl
, but his first appearance in Sanford Stadium
was not until the Georgia Bulldogs' 1981 victory against the Tennessee Volunteers
.
In 2007, Hairy Dawg was a semifinalist in the Capital One National Mascot of the Year Contest. He was also one of the 12 contenders for this title in 2003 and 2004.
University of Georgia
The University of Georgia is a public research university located in Athens, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1785, it is the oldest and largest of the state's institutions of higher learning and is one of multiple schools to claim the title of the oldest public university in the United States...
Bulldogs
Georgia Bulldogs
The Georgia Bulldogs are the athletic teams of the University of Georgia. The Bulldogs compete in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I and are members of the Southeastern Conference...
. Hairy Dawg was designed and created by Tom Sapp, a 1969 Georgia graduate and the founder of Real Characters, Inc. The mascot's first appearance was at the 1981 Sugar Bowl
1981 Sugar Bowl
The 1981 edition to the Sugar Bowl featured the top ranked Georgia Bulldogs, and the seventh ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish.In the first quarter, Notre Dame scored on a 50 yard Oliver field goal, giving the Irish a 3-0 lead. Another Notre Dame scoring opportunity in the first quarter was foiled...
, but his first appearance in Sanford Stadium
Sanford Stadium
Sanford Stadium is the on-campus playing venue for football at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, United States. The 92,746-seat stadium is the seventh largest stadium in the NCAA. Architecturally, the stadium is known for the fact that its numerous expansions over the years have been...
was not until the Georgia Bulldogs' 1981 victory against the Tennessee Volunteers
Tennessee Volunteers
The Tennessee Volunteers and Lady Volunteers are the National Collegiate Athletic Association college sports teams at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee. Mike Hamilton is the most recent Men's Athletic Director, but resigned on June 7, 2011, and Joan Cronan is the current Women's...
.
In 2007, Hairy Dawg was a semifinalist in the Capital One National Mascot of the Year Contest. He was also one of the 12 contenders for this title in 2003 and 2004.
External links
- Mascot Hairy Dawg celebrates 20 years - redandblack.com