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'''Blaze''' or '''Blaze the Dragon''' is the official [[List of UAB Mascots|costumed mascot]] for the [[UAB Blazers]] athletic teams. | '''Blaze''' or '''Blaze the Dragon''' is the official [[List of UAB Mascots|costumed mascot]] for the [[UAB Blazers]] athletic teams. | ||
Blaze was introduced on [[January 6]], [[1996]] during a basketball game at the [[Bartow Arena|UAB Arena]]. The concept of using a green and gold dragon to represent the "Blazers" team name was developed as part of the re-branding of UAB's athletic teams during the move to NCAA Division 1-A. Previous mascots included a | Blaze was introduced on [[January 6]], [[1996]] during a basketball game at the [[Bartow Arena|UAB Arena]]. The concept of using a green and gold dragon to represent the "Blazers" team name was developed as part of the re-branding of UAB's athletic teams during the move to NCAA Division 1-A. | ||
Previous Blazer mascots included a furry pink dragon ([[1978]]), [[Beauregard T. Rooster]] ([[1979]] - [[1990]]), a costumed chicken which owners of the San Diego Chicken's trade mark claimed to be infringing on their rights, and [[Blaze the Viking]] ([[1993]]), a short-lived costumed warrior. | |||
Students who are selected by audition to portray Blaze at sporting events and public appearances are eligible for a stipend and travel expenses. | Students who are selected by audition to portray Blaze at sporting events and public appearances are eligible for a stipend and travel expenses. | ||
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* [http://students.uab.edu/student-life/show.asp?durki=61382 Blaze's page] at uab.edu | * [http://students.uab.edu/student-life/show.asp?durki=61382 Blaze's page] at uab.edu | ||
* [http://youtube.com/watch?v=2zQ2VCk-Faw Blaze spars with the ECU Pirate] at YouTube.com | * [http://youtube.com/watch?v=2zQ2VCk-Faw Blaze spars with the ECU Pirate] at YouTube.com | ||
* [http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=69356&id=47377478774 The Many Faces of Blaze] on Facebook | |||
[[Category:Mascots]] | [[Category:Mascots]] | ||
[[Category:UAB Blazers]] | [[Category:UAB Blazers]] | ||
Revision as of 14:50, 24 May 2010
Blaze or Blaze the Dragon is the official costumed mascot for the UAB Blazers athletic teams.
Blaze was introduced on January 6, 1996 during a basketball game at the UAB Arena. The concept of using a green and gold dragon to represent the "Blazers" team name was developed as part of the re-branding of UAB's athletic teams during the move to NCAA Division 1-A.
Previous Blazer mascots included a furry pink dragon (1978), Beauregard T. Rooster (1979 - 1990), a costumed chicken which owners of the San Diego Chicken's trade mark claimed to be infringing on their rights, and Blaze the Viking (1993), a short-lived costumed warrior.
Students who are selected by audition to portray Blaze at sporting events and public appearances are eligible for a stipend and travel expenses.
A 16-foot long smoke-breathing statue of Blaze was erected in April 2008 in the concourse of Bartow Arena.
See also
References
- "Blaze (Mascot)." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. 9 Oct 2007, 15:21 UTC. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 23 Oct 2007 [1].
External links
- Blaze's page at uab.edu
- Blaze spars with the ECU Pirate at YouTube.com
- The Many Faces of Blaze on Facebook