Even though Bevo XIII wasn't as personable, the Bakers had a soft spot for it as well. After it passed away in 2006, the Bakers had the head stuffed and mounted on their wall. And no, eating the ...

But Bevo wasn’t always a beloved fixture on the sidelines. In fact, people kind of hated him. But, first, let’s back up. The first Bevo was bought by Steven Pinckney in 1916 for $125.

He wound up as a BBQ dinner for UT football players. The first Bevo wasn’t exactly popular, and even wound up as a BBQ dinner for University of Texas football players. Skip Navigation.

He wound up as a BBQ dinner for UT football players. The first Bevo wasn’t exactly popular, and even wound up as a BBQ dinner for University of Texas football players. Skip Navigation.

Texas Longhorns mascot Bevo is walked into the stadium before a game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Darrell K Royal — Texas Memorial Stadium Oct. 19, 2024, in Austin, Texas. (Tim Warner/Getty ...

There isn't a fan base more proud of its school or more in love with its mascot than the faithful from the University of Texas. Longhorn fans stay true to their school by traveling en masse to road ...

Jim Weber runs the college football and men’s basketball site LostLettermen.com . This week, he looks at ...