Paydirt Pete
Appearance
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Team | Miners |
University | University of Texas at El Paso |
Conference | CUSA |
Description | Caricature of a prospector |
Origin of name | Student vote |
First seen | 1974 |
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Paydirt Pete is the current mascot of the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP).[1] He is a student dressed as a prospector, reflecting UTEP's nickname of "Miners".[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Cortés González, Maria (2010-09-26). "Paydirt Pete, now 30 and in his 6th incarnation, is a finalist in mascot contest". El Paso Times.
- ^ "UTEP Miners Football History". collegefootballhistory.com.
- Alonzo, Rick (October 18, 2002). "Home Game Rice at UT-El Paso". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved February 18, 2012. (subscription required)
- Cartier, David (December 7, 2010). "ODU Mascot Big Blue Roars into National Championship". The Virginia Pilot (Hampton Roads). Retrieved February 18, 2012.