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The origin of the mascot dates back to 1930. On October 8, a sportswriter wrote about the previous weekend's Alabama-Ole Miss football game. The writer, using the flair for the dramatic common in sportswriting at the time, wrote that an anonymous fan yelled out "Hold your horses, the elephants are coming!" upon hearing the rumble of the first team coming on the field. The name stuck throughout what became a national championship season and beyond.
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What is the University of Alabama's mascot?
"Big Al" - he's an elephant
Is there any other college besides Alabama with an elephant as a mascot?
Not in Division 1A. Tufts University (D3) are the "Jumbos" and have an elephant as their logo.
Who is the republican party's mascot?
The mascot you seek is an elephant.
What is the Republican Party mascot?
An elephant.
The republican party is represented by what mascot?
The elephant.
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Elephant
Who is the mascot of World Cup 2011?
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Big Al the Elephant.
Who is Sky Blue?
A Sky Blue Elephant Mascot
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An Elephant
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The hornets
What is the Alabama mascots name?
Big Al is the costumed mascot of the University. He is an elephant. The team is called the Crimson Tide. Both the elephant as a mascot and the nickname "Crimson Tide" have roots going back to the early decades of the twentieth century when the Alabama football team first gained national prominence and recognition, most notably with some key Rose Bowl victories
