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Hook 'Em
Mascot for the athletic teams of the University of Texas at Austin / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hook 'Em, the official costumed mascot of The University of Texas at Austin's athletic teams, is a prominent figure at various sports events. Hook 'Em is regularly seen on the sidelines of Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium during football games, and at the Moody Center for basketball games, engaging fans and contributing to a lively atmosphere. Beyond these sporting events, Hook 'Em's presence can be requested through the Texas Athletics website, allowing the mascot to engage with the broader university community and its supporters.
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This article is about the costumed mascot of the University of Texas at Austin. For the school's live mascot, see Bevo (mascot).
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University | The University of Texas at Austin |
Conference | Big 12 |
Description | Anthropomorphic longhorn |
Origin of name | Hook 'em Horns hand gesture |
First seen | The mascot costume was approved by the University Spirit Committee in September 1975 to only be used at Texas basketball games. [1] |
Related mascot(s) | Bevo |
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