The Masked Rider - Wikipedia
WEBThe Masked Rider is the primary mascot of Texas Tech University. It is the oldest of the university's mascots still in existence today. Originally called "Ghost Rider", it was an unofficial mascot appearing in a few games in 1936 and then became the official mascot with the 1954 Gator Bowl.
Masked Rider | History & Traditions | TTU - Texas Tech University
WEBJun 19, 2017 · The Masked Rider is the oldest and most popular mascot of Texas Tech University that still exists today. Originally the Masked Rider started as a dare in 1936 and was then called the ghost rider, because no one knew the rider's identity.
Raider Red - Wikipedia
WEBRaider 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 Red Raiders - Wikipedia
WEBThis mascot, adorned in a distinctive gaucho hat like the ones worn by members of the marching band, is one of the most visible figures at Texas Tech. Ashley Wenzel, a sophomore education major from Friendswood, Texas, will represent the university as the Masked Rider during 2012–13.
50 Years of Raider Red: Calloway Huffaker - TTU
WEBAug 20, 2021 · Texas Tech’s beloved mascot turns 50 this year. 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 .
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WEBSep 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.
The Masked Rider: History, Mystery & Legends - Texas Tech University
WEBDec 20, 2023 · The Texas Tech football team had a wildly successful season and found themselves in Florida facing off against the Auburn Tigers. DeWitt Weaver, the Red Raider football coach from 1951 to 1960, was acutely aware his school didn’t have a mascot.
50 Years of Raider Red: Stan Alcott | TTU
WEBSeptember 10, 2021. Texas Tech’s beloved mascot turns 50 this year. To mark this milestone, alumnus Stan Alcott reflects on his time as the first-ever Raider Red. In 1971, Texas Tech University student and Saddle Tramp Jim Gaspard created one of the most recognizable college mascots: Raider Red.
50 Years of Raider Red: Zach Bohls | TTU
WEBSep 8, 2021 · Texas Tech’s beloved mascot turns 50 this year. To mark this milestone, alumnus Zach Bohls 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 .
Raider Red | Mascot Hall of Fame
WEBRaider 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.