The
longhorn steer mascot of the
University of Texas. Bevo first appeared in
1913 and was named after a local
beer that no longer exists. One of the most famous stories regarding Bevo occurred in
1916. After UT defeated
Texas A&M University that year in
football, students from Texas A&M
branded Bevo with "13-0", the score from the previous year. This proved to be a very
serendipitous score as UT students hid the branding by altering the
numerals to read "BEVO".
When it comes time to lay Bevo to rest, UT
alumni throw a party where
BBQ is served and Bevo is the "
guest of honor."
So to speak.