The first so-called mascot was a student dressed as a prospector leading a burro. The name Paydirt Pete originated from a 1974 contest to give a name to the mascot. It was selected from more than 500 entries. The first Paydirt Pete mascot started as a lovable “little ol' Miner” in 1980.

The UTEP Miners are best known as the first team in Texas to win an NCAA Men's Basketball Championship (and only team in Texas to be national champions until Baylor's victory in the 2021 tournament). UTEP's colors are orange and blue and the mascot is a miner named Paydirt Pete.

Jun 7, 2017 · The Miners have had nearly as many mascots for its athletic teams as the school has had names. Probably the first so-called mascot was a student dressed as a prospector leading a burro, named Clyde. Some years after Clyde began making appearances at football games, then-president Dr. Joseph Ray became disenchanted with the animal's appearance.

Aug 27, 2016 · Colorado School of Mines has two mascots, Marvin the Miner and Blaster the Burro (live burro and mascot). Marvin the Miner is named after Marv Kay , Mines alumni (1963), legendary Oredigger football coach (1969-1995) and athletics director (1995-2004).

Before he knew it, he had officially stepped into the boots of UTEP’s beloved mascot. From 2016 to 2021, he dedicated himself to the role, balancing a full-time class schedule while pursuing both his undergraduate and master’s degrees.

Sep 28, 2023 · Paydirt Pet, the college mascot for the university of texas at el paso, utep, has had many changes over the years. Here is the story of the utep miners mascot.

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]

Paydirt Pete, our fun-loving Miner, has become a symbol of UTEP pride, embodying the essence of our university's values. UTEP is electric as the campus and community gears up to celebrate the birthday of our beloved mascot, Paydirt Pete.

Oct 30, 2023 · Sweet Pete has a big, bushy gray beard and resembles a classic Disney cartoon character. From 1983 to 1986, El Pasoan Richard Glass created “Paydirt Pete – II with Cigar,” a more disgruntled-looking mascot with a squinted right eye and a …

Jun 7, 2017 · The Miners have had nearly as many mascots for its athletic teams as the school has had names. Probably the first so-called mascot was a student dressed as a prospector leading a burro, named Clyde. Some years after Clyde began making appearances at football games, then-president Dr. Joseph Ray became disenchanted with the animal's appearance.