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Paydirt Pete is the current mascot of the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). He is a student dressed as a prospector , reflecting UTEP's nickname of "Miners". [2]
The first animated Paydirt Pete was given a face in 1974. It was recreated in 1980. This was a lovable little ol’ Miner which probably led to his being dubbed “Sweet Pete.”
The first so-called mascot was a student dressed as a prospector leading a burro. The name Paydirt Pete originated from a 1974 contest to give a name to the mascot. It was selected from more than 500 entries. The first Paydirt Pete mascot started as a lovable “little ol' Miner” in 1980.
Jun 7, 2017 · This Paydirt Pete is meaner looking, has a major-league swagger and has become something of a goodwill ambassador for the school, as well as appearing at UTEP sporting events. The Miners have had nearly as many mascots for its athletic teams as the school has had names.
Jul 13, 2017 · Along with the donkey emblem and various live burros, Paydirt Pete has been a longtime UTEP mascot. Although the miner symbol was used by the school for many years, Pete began in 1962 as a doodle by civil engineering student Marshall Meece.
Sep 28, 2023 · Paydirt Pet, the college mascot for the university of texas at el paso, utep, has had many changes over the years. Here is the story of the utep miners mascot.
Jan 30, 2013 · Feature Story about The University of Texas at El Paso's famous mascot, Paydirt Pete.
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