Smokey
Subtitle: the true stories behind the University of Tennessee's beloved mascot
By: Thomas J. Mattingly, Earl C. Hudson
Contributors: Hudson, Earl C.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: The University of Tennessee Press
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Knoxville
Language: eng
Number of pages: 126
ISBN-13: 9781572339170
Subjects: Tennessee Volunteers (Football team); History; Knoxville University of Tennessee; Smokey (Dog); Mascots; School mascots; Football; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies; Sports
Description: "This book will present the story of the origins of Tennessee's iconic mascot, Smokey, who made his first appearance in 1953. It also examines his role in the broader story of the Athletics Department and the culture of the University and presents often humorous anecdotes about the succeeding generations of the nine dogs that have howled on UT's sidelines"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.