good gif rook.

TTT! Thank you for sharing WHA!

Compare to this

WHA: I didn't find any photos on Cushing, but I did find this which is supposedly the branding party:


Your grandfather's name isn't listed there however.

(And here's a much bigger picture without the caption: http://repository.tamu.edu/bitstream/handle/1969.1/111529/3444308933_e84fca6a63_b.jpg )


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Looks like these three are all the pictures Cushing has of the branding party.

I can't believe I haven't read this thread till now. This man needs to go on TexAgs radio or something, would be great for the offseason.

Suddenly the note in the letter found in Joe Routt's estate makes sense:

"When you see the sawed off horn of bevo reappear, you will know the national championship is nigh, even at the doors"



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This thread keeps getting better.

Pinky has to be one of the greatest Ags of all time.

He kept a written record of all of the games, wrote the war hymn, and took a horn from the original bevo...

^agreed, ridiculous how much influence he had on our traditions

iamtheglove,

Awesome stuff. Maybe you can post some pics of the more interesting items. I'd love to see them.

of course Pinky would have a pet raccoon.

- I don't know if I'll be going to Heaven or Hell, but I'll be going from Texas.
- Never ask a man if he's from Texas. If he is, he'll tell you. If he's not, there's no need in embarrassing him.

update:
was able to speak with Mr Wilcox and he verified the story of the horn. Pinky did attend the original BEVO BBQ (who BBQ's their Mascot anyway?....strange story) and told him the story of having the horn.
As I mentioned earlier, my grandfather and Mr Wilcox became close friends late in my grandfather's life and Pinky wanted to pass the story of how the War Hymn came to be written before he died. Mr Wilcox took diligent notes and told me that he still has them today.
The book that I mentioned in an earlier post is actually the manuscript. The book has yet to be published and may never be, but as a history lover, Aggie & grandson of Pinky,it is my goal to see that his story can be retold and read by all who yearn to know the facts about how my grandfather came to write the Aggie War Hymn.

During my discussion with Mr Wilcox, he mentioned that he has several items that my Grandfather gave him pertaining to WW1, A&M and the Masons (they were both Grand Masons) Hope to get more details on them soon. When I do, I will do my best to get pics of them and pass them along to everyone.

I have gone back and read this thread twice now, true aggie spirit lies within. Thanks again for sharing!

This just keeps getting better. Christmas in July! Thanks War Hymn

Those pesos were probably from the Philippines during occupation.

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several items that my Grandfather gave him pertaining to WW1, A&M and the Masons (they were both Grand Masons) Hope to get more details on them soon

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Hope you gave him the right handshake if you want the details on the Mason stuff.

This thread needs to be bumped just for the pure awesomeness.

Where's the pics

We found these:

http://i1333.photobucket.com/albums/w624/Ags2Ags/Pennant2_zps5da97b7f.jpg

http://i1333.photobucket.com/albums/w624/Ags2Ags/Pennant1_zps3cf7e655.jpg

Doesn't sound like he was too far removed from their era!

wow

Just went through every page. So neat to see these things! Thanks for sharing!

i haven't posted in some time, but i wanted to be a part of this thread.

nothing to compare, but i have an old manuscript of Ol' Army stories that we used to read from after CQ. I made a copy of course and passed down the original.

Awesome history lesson. keep the info coming.

page 17, last pic,

The guy shaking his hand is my girl's dad. Crazy thread!


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dont know why the stupid pic wont work

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Just saw this thread. This is absolutely incredible for any Ag. How awesome for all of this memorabilia to stay in tact and in such good shape all this time. Just awesome!

@AggielandTwitter announced that they were auctioning off this pennant to registered users and twitter followers when the Ags go 11-1 or 10-2 during the regular season, or reach 11 wins after a bowl game: http://i1333.photobucket.com/albums/w624/Ags2Ags/Pennant2_zps5da97b7f.jpg

Good Bull!

Condolences to you and your family.
So wonderful that you have so many pieces of your family's history handed down to you. Thank you for sharing with your Aggie family.