This book explains the History behind how colleges derived their nicknames, mascots, and School colors.
Hudson finally completed his book in 2019..
After many years of conducting, then postponing his research, due to other responsibilities, Mr.
Hudson finally decided to start pursuing his quest in finding out those answers.
Consequently, it wasn\'t until 1995, that Mr.
So he was determined to write a book pertaining to that topic.
Hudson became very interested in wanting to know how colleges derived at their respected nicknames, Mascots and School colors.
From that time moving forward, Mr.
This was the same year that Pitt won the College football national championship (1976-77 season) with their star running back and Heisman Trophy winner Tony Dorsett.
Hudson started following College athletics, specifically football, when his older Brother began his freshmen year at the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt).
In 1976, Mr.
He was born and spent his childhood and early adult life in a small suburban town located 27 miles outside of New York City.
Hudson is also a licensed pilot.
Mr.
Degree in Aeronautical Studies, with a concentration in Airport Management.
He graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Daytona Beach, FL) with a B.
S.
Hudson is an Airport Manager that has been working in the field of Aviation for the past 27 years.
About the Author Gary L.
Consequently, those schools tend to get more exposure in the media, thereby drawing more attention and curiosity to the College sports fan.
Gary Hudson chose to focus the attention of his book on schools that have Division 1A Football programs, because all the athletic programs at those schools will also compete in Division 1A sports.
This book explains the History behind how colleges derived their nicknames, mascots, and School colors
