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      • The cub was named Smokey and lived at the zoo until its death on November 9, 1976. Under the terms of a congressional resolution that had been passed two years earlier, Smokey was returned to New Mexico and buried at the Smokey Bear Historical Park in Capitan. His passing was noted in a front-page obituary in The Wall Street Journal.
  1. 2 days ago · On November 9, 1976, the Living Symbol died of natural causes at the National Zoo. Hundreds of obituaries ran in papers across the nation: “Death of a Symbol.” “Smokey Goes to Heaven.” “Old Age Snuffs Out Life of Smokey Bear.” “Smokey Bear Is Dead—Long Live Smokey Bear!” In some ways, this concluded the Golden Age of Smokey.

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  3. Aug 30, 2024 · Smokey, a Bluetick Coonhound, has served as Tennessee’s live mascot since 1953. The original Smokey, named ‘Blue Smokey,’ was officially named the official live mascot of the Vols after winning a contest during halftime of the Mississippi State game in 1953.

  4. Aug 29, 2024 · Smokey XI is still in training and acclimating to large crowds and loud environments. Share: General August 29, 2024. With the start of the 128th season in Tennessee football history on Saturday, we wanted to share an update regarding Smokey XI.

  5. Aug 29, 2024 · “Smokey’s story is about all of us,” Smith said. The bear died in 1976, at the equivalent age of 70 in human years. The area where he was found is now Smokey Bear Historical Park.

  6. Sep 16, 2024 · The University of Tennessee has had 11 Smokey mascots until 2023. Know more on the history of Smokey Mascots on Sportskeeda.

  7. Aug 29, 2024 · Ahead of its first football game of the 2024 season on Saturday, Tennessee shared an update on mascot Smokey XI, the latest in the line of bluetick coonhounds set to make his debut this fall.

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