Today is the 100th anniversary of when the University of Kentucky became known as the Wildcats. The name was given after a 6-2 win for Kentucky football over win over Illinois on October 9th, 1909. The students after the game said the team fought like wildcats and that's how it all started. The Kentucky Wildcat is one of the most famous mascots around college sports and is known by everyone nationally.
Friday, October 9, 2009
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