Peruna
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This article is about the mascot and fight song of Southern Methodist University. For the patent medicine, see Peruna (patent medicine).
Peruna is the official mascot and fight song of the Southern Methodist University (SMU) Mustangs, named after Peruna, a popular patent medicine (18 percent alcohol).[1] The name "Peruna" is given to each successive live mascot. The mascot debuted in 1932, and since then a black Shetland pony, Peruna, has been present at every SMU home football game except for one. The costumed mascot is also referred to as "Peruna." Peruna was selected the #10 Best College Mascot by America's Best and Top Ten in 2009.[2]
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Peruna | |
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University | Southern Methodist University |
Conference | ACC |
Description | Shetland Pony |
First seen | 1932 |
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