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  2. The origin of a ram as North Carolina's mascot dates back to 1924. In 1922, the star fullback, Jack Merritt, was given the nickname "the battering ram " for his performance on the field, as well as for an initiation ritual he created for male freshman students.

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  3. Jun 24, 2022 · Enter your Mastodon instance URL (optional)Share. What began in the late '80s with Eric Chilton donning the very first Rameses costume has grown into a now-treasured tradition carried on by students today. Learn the story behind one of Carolina's most iconic Tar Heels.

  4. Aug 10, 2016 · Rameses has been the official mascot of the North Carolina Tar Heels since 1924. The story is right out of a fairy tale…minus the prince charming and instead a prince ram from the state of...

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  5. Jan 27, 2020 · Rameses, the North Carolina Tar Heels' ram mascot that graces Kenan Memorial Stadium today is the latest in a long line of celebrated ovine royalty. But every royal family has its secrets. We know the original Rameses took the throne in 1924, but who was next in line for the crown?

  6. Division: NCAA Div I. League: Atlantic Coast Conference - ACC. Mascot Type: Costumed Character. Description: Ram. , Our main man, the leading ram, Rameses came to Carolina to cheer on the Tar Heels over 35 years ago and never left!

  7. In 1988, students at UNC expressed interest in getting a Rameses mascot that could attend indoor events (such as basketball games) and help promote spirit across the campus and surrounding communities. At the time, UNC was the only school in the ACC without a costumed mascot.

  8. Apr 4, 2022 · What exactly is a Tar Heel? Explaining the origins of UNC's mascot and how its mascot — a ram — fits in with the school mythos.

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