Fayetteville in Washington County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

Wild Band of Razorbacks

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, November 11, 2023

1. Wild Band of Razorbacks Marker

Inscription. After returning from a historic victory over LSU in Memphis in 1909, the University of Arkansas football team was greeted by a large crowd of fans and students at the Fayetteville train station. Coach Hugo Bezdek told the crowd that his team played, "like a wild band of Razorback hogs." The following year the student body voted to change the official mascot from the Cardinals to the Razorbacks, giving birth to one of the most unique and recognizable mascots in the country.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.

Location. 36° 4.155′ N, 94° 10.676′ W. Marker is in Fayetteville, Arkansas, in Washington County. Marker is on Stadium Drive, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 350 North Razorback Road, Fayetteville AR 72701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Jim Lindsey - Jim Williams Entry (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Early Integration (about 700 feet away); The Dale Bumpers Legacy (about 700 feet away); First International Agriculture Mission (about 700 feet away); Six Pioneers (approx. 0.2 miles away); Senior Walk (approx. 0.2 miles away); Clintons on Law Faculty

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); The Leflar Legacy (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fayetteville.

More about this marker. The marker is on the grounds of the Univerity of Arkansas, on the north side of the stadium.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, November 10, 2023

2. Wild Band of Razorbacks Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 48 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 8, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.