Raider Red - Wikipedia
Raider Red is one of the mascots of Texas Tech University. The university's primary mascot is The Masked Rider who rides a live horse. Raider Red is used at events where The Masked Rider is not allowed or would not be appropriate. Raider Red is …
50 Years of Raider Red: Calloway Huffaker - TTU
Aug 20, 2021 · To mark the milestone, alumnus Calloway Huffaker reflects on his time as Raider Red. In 1971, Texas Tech University student and Saddle Tramp Jim Gaspard created one of the most recognizable college mascots: Raider Red.
Masked Rider | History & Traditions | TTU - Texas Tech University
Jun 19, 2017 · The Masked Rider did not become an official mascot until 1954, when Joe Kirk Fulton led the team out onto the field at the Gator Bowl. Fulton, wearing Levi's, red shirt, a black cape and mounted on a black horse awed the crowd as the team made one of the most sensational entrances ever.
Raider Red | History & Traditions | TTU - Texas Tech University
Raider Red's student persona is kept a secret from the Tech community. Red is a public relations mascot who shakes hands with the crowds at athletic events and poses for pictures. He changes from boots to high-top court shoes for basketball games.
Raider Red | Texas Tech Spirit Program | Student Life | Office of …
Sep 9, 2024 · Raider Red is Texas Tech’s costumed mascot. Before the 1971 football season, the Southwest Conference passed a rule which restricted the bringing of live animal mascots to out of town games. Thus, the Masked Rider, Tech’s official mascot, would not be able to travel representing the university.
TBT in the Archives 11/5/15: Mascot History - Blogger
Nov 5, 2015 · Many of you are familiar with Big Red, the red-tailed hawk that radiates school spirit at Shippensburg sporting events. But did you know that Big Red is a relatively new mascot? During the institution's first 80 years, Ship did not have a mascot.
Years of Raider Red: Kathryn Hinkson - TTU
Sep 3, 2021 · Texas Tech’s beloved mascot turns 50 this year. To mark this milestone, alumna Kathryn Hinkson reflects on her time as Raider Red. In 1971, Texas Tech University student and Saddle Tramp Jim Gaspard created one of the most recognizable college mascots: Raider Red.
Raider Red | Mascot Hall of Fame
Raider Red is a public relations mascot who shakes hands with the crowds at athletic events and poses for pictures. He attends football games, men’s and women’s basketball games, women’s volleyball, as well as men’s baseball.
Raider Red | American Football Database | Fandom
Raider Red is one of the mascots of Texas Tech University. The university's primary mascot is The Masked Rider who rides a live horse. Raider Red is used at events where The Masked Rider is not allowed or would not be appropriate.
Texas Tech History Lesson: Raider Red - Viva The Matadors
Jul 30, 2015 · The Masked Rider has the long-standing tradition behind it, but many recent alumni, current students, and the younger generation seem to think of Raider Red as the main mascot.