Get Cocky! The Significance of USC's Gamecock Culture
August 11 - December 14, 2012
Second Floor

Athletics have played an increasingly important role in Student Life at the University of South Carolina.  Intramural sports were very popular in the 19^th century, with football and baseball becoming intercollegiate sports at the turn of the 20^th century.  Since 1904, the students at the University of South Carolina have identified themselves as Gamecocks. With the passing of Title Nine in 1972, women's athletics have grown substantially. Baseball, basketball, soccer, and equestrian have become successful programs at the University allowing for new definitions of the student as athlete and fan.

Get Cocky! will examine the dynamic role of athletics at the University and how it has impacted the students’ college experience.

Images:

(Top) Wool Carolina beanie, c. 1961.

(Center) Frank McGuire coaching Hall of Fame commemorative medal, 1977.

(Bottom) Gamecock bedspread by Marlene Byers, 1988.

All collection of McKissick Museum, University of South Carolna.