1971 St. Louis Billikins Artwork: Coaster
By Vintage Brand™ not affiliated with or sponsored by St. Louis Billikins At the end of the 19th century, when SLU’s football team was founded, most college teams didn’t have mascots. They would simply be called the Blue and the Whites, because those were the school colors. The Blue and the Whites, though, were a good team. The 1904 and 1906 teams were undefeated. In 1910, SLU hired a new football coach, a law student named John Bender. Bender led SLU’s team for two winning seasons. And his narrow eyes and broad smirk of a smile reminded people of a Billiken. John Bender coached the Saint Louis University football team for two seasons, starting in 1910. Around that time, Billy O’Connor, a sportswriter for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, referred to SLU’s team as the Billikens, and the name stuck.
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At the end of the 19th century, when SLU’s football team was founded, most college teams didn’t have mascots. They would simply be called the Blue and the Whites, because those were the school colors. The Blue and the Whites, though, were a good team. The 1904 and 1906 teams were undefeated. In 1910, SLU hired a new football coach, a law student named John Bender. Bender led SLU’s team for two winning seasons. And his narrow eyes and broad smirk of a smile reminded people of a Billiken. John Bender coached the Saint Louis University football team for two seasons, starting in 1910. Around that time, Billy O’Connor, a sportswriter for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, referred to SLU’s team as the Billikens, and the name stuck.
Product details
Showcase authentic art and sports memorabilia with a set of coasters in your home. The smooth matte finish and cork backing will provide an additional layer of protection to any surface, and allow you to celebrate your favorite team’s history at the same time. Artwork has been reproduced from the original and has been digitally restored, framed, and enhanced for vibrant color.
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- Includes four (4) tiles
- Ceramic tiles with matte finish
- Tile Size: 4.25” by 4.25”
- Thickness: 0.19” (5 mm)
- Quality cork backing
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