Mascot for the athletic teams of the University of Texas at Austin
This article is about the costumed mascot of the University of Texas at Austin. For the school's live mascot, see
Bevo (mascot).
Hook 'Em |
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Hook 'Em in front of the Tower |
University | The University of Texas at Austin |
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Conference | SEC |
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Description | Anthropomorphic longhorn |
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Origin of name | Hook 'em Horns hand gesture |
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First seen | The mascot costume was approved by the University Spirit Committee in September 1975 to only be used at Texas basketball games.[1] |
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Related mascot(s) | Bevo |
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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.