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Picture of Rogers Field
History of Rogers Field
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Since its inception in 1894, Washington State University
studen-
ts, fans, and alumni have paid witnes-
s to over a century of greatness when it comes to the football
program.
Cougar football has had its share of renowned coaches such as William H. "Lonestar" Dietz, Orin E. "Babe"
Hollingberry, and Mike Price. Addit-
ionally, the program has produced a phenomenal number of legends when
it comes to playing the game. A sma-
ll sampling of these players include: Glen "Turk" Edwards, Mel Hein,
Jack Thompson, Mark Rypien, Rueben Mayes, Mike Utley, Drew Bledsoe, Jason Hanson, Ryan Leaf and Jason Gesser.
The history of the stadium dates back to 1892, when it was built and named Soldier Field.
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"Butch T. Cougar"
History of the Cougar Mascot"
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In 1927, Governor Roland Hartley presented a cougar cub to
the stude-
nts of Washington State. This first cougar mascot was named Butch in honor of Herbert "Butch"
Meeker of Spokane, who was WSU's gridiron football star at the time.
Governor Clarence D. Martin prese-
nted Butch II to the student body in 1938. Butch III and IV were twin cu-
bs
presented by Governor Arthur B. Langlie in January 1942. Governor Langlie also presented Butch V in 1955. Butch VI, the
last live mascot on campus, died in the summer of 1978. Governor Albert Rosellini had presented him to Washington State
University in 1964 from the Seattle Zoo.
Today, the Washington State Univer-
sity mascot "Butch T. Cougar" is a costumed mascot that people love and enjoy.
He is a widely recognized sy-
mbol of the university. Butch cannot only be seen at athletic events but also at
other functions related to the university and its constituent group-
s. He is a source of pride for membe-
rs of the
cougar family and a means of promoting the university.
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