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Why 13 matters at Colgate

Colgate connects its lucky number to the 13 men who formed the Baptist Education Society in 1817 and the founding story’s 13 dollars and 13 prayers.

Checked 2026-11-03 · Sources: History of the University | Origins, People, Campus | Colgate University

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Founders’ Day welcomes new students

Founders’ Day Convocation closes first-year orientation with formal traditions welcoming the entering class into Colgate’s academic community.

Checked 2026-11-03 · Sources: Traditions | Colgate University

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Torchlight and the light of knowledge

Graduating seniors process down the hill carrying torches. The university describes the procession as a symbol of the knowledge gained at Colgate and the transition beyond university life.

Checked 2026-11-03 · Sources: Traditions | Colgate University

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Homecoming brings the community back

Colgate’s fall Homecoming welcomes alumni, families and friends back to campus to reconnect and cheer for the Raiders.

Checked 2026-11-03 · Sources: Traditions | Colgate University

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Songs in the tradition

The university’s traditions page includes its alma mater, hymn and fight song among the music associated with Colgate community life.

Checked 2026-11-03 · Sources: Traditions | Colgate University

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A distinctive field marking

The athletics facility history records 13-yard-line markings among the features of the playing surface installed during the stadium’s 2017 turf replacement.

Checked 2026-11-03 · Sources: Crown Field at Andy Kerr Stadium - Colgate University Athletics

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From grass to FieldTurf

FieldTurf first replaced the stadium’s natural grass in summer 2007. The original artificial surface was replaced in 2017.

Checked 2026-11-03 · Sources: Crown Field at Andy Kerr Stadium - Colgate University Athletics

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Kenny Gamble’s inaugural Payton Award

Colgate’s Kenny Gamble won the first Walter Payton Award in 1987. The award recognizes the top player in the subdivision now known as FCS.

Checked 2026-11-03 · Sources: Patriot League History - Patriot League

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Jamaal Branch’s national recognition

Jamaal Branch won the Walter Payton Award in December 2003, adding an individual national honor to Colgate’s championship-game season.

Checked 2026-11-03 · Sources: Patriot League History - Patriot League

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A first Lambert Cup

Colgate received its first Lambert Cup for the 2018 season. The award recognized the leading FCS team in the East; the Raiders finished 10–2 and went 6–0 in Patriot League play.

Checked 2026-11-03 · Sources: Colgate Football Claims Lambert Cup - Patriot League

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