10-16-2017, 11:19 AM
I was one of those voting for the Griffins in 1978...
In 1978, another group comprised of 225 varsity athletes from 18 teams, started a petition for the mascot to be the griffin a mythological animal with the body and hind legs of a lion and head and wings of an eagle. The University moved two griffin statues from the Childrens Hospital to a grassy area between Encina Gym and Angel Field. The campaign for the Griffins failed.
http://www.gostanford.com/sports/2013/4/...45366.aspx
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(10-15-2017, 08:41 PM)eric link Wrote:[quote author=martyup link=topic=17703.msg206707#msg206707 date=1508124056]
I was an ASSU Senator in 1981. I recall that most of the athletes supported the Gryphons. It might have been because of the Gryphon statues in front of the Athletic Department. There was a strong counterculture attitude among the student body that wanted a self deprecating mascot. I don't think Kennedy would have approved such a mascot (e.g., Robber Barons), even if it garnered the most student support. However, most students were pretty complacent about the issue.
In 1978, another group comprised of 225 varsity athletes from 18 teams, started a petition for the mascot to be the griffin a mythological animal with the body and hind legs of a lion and head and wings of an eagle. The University moved two griffin statues from the Childrens Hospital to a grassy area between Encina Gym and Angel Field. The campaign for the Griffins failed.
http://www.gostanford.com/sports/2013/4/...45366.aspx
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