Ore Diggers, College of Mines

Ore Diggers, College of Mines

The photograph shows the Ore Diggers, the Men's Cheerleading squad, of the Texas College of Mines in 1928. The University has a long cheerleading tradition, in order to support their teams, e.g. in basketball or football. “Ore Diggers“ and “Muckers“ were considered as school nicknames before “Miners" was chosen.

Area: Central / University

Collection: Stout-Feldman Studio Photographs

Source: University of Texas at El Paso Library - Special Collections Department

Reference ID: PH074-6996

Uploaded by: El Paso Museum of History

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