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Traveler first appeared as USC’s horse mascot at the 1961 home opener against Georgia Tech. The tradition grew after USC representatives saw Richard Saukko riding Traveler I in the Rose Parade. The horse and Trojan rider became a familiar part of the Coliseum’s game-day celebrations.
Checked 2026-10-02 · Sources: USC Athletics — usc traveler
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USC traces its Trojans nickname to 1912. The school’s account connects the name with Los Angeles Times sportswriter Owen Bird, who compared the determination of USC’s athletes with that of the ancient Trojans.
Checked 2026-10-02 · Sources: USC Athletics — usc nickname
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The Coliseum connects USC football to two twentieth-century Olympic Games: Los Angeles 1932 and Los Angeles 1984. Its long history has also included professional football and baseball tenants.
Checked 2026-10-02 · Sources: USC Athletics — usc coliseum
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The Victory Bell originally belonged to a Southern Pacific freight locomotive. The 295-pound bell became the USC-UCLA football trophy through a 1942 agreement between the schools' student leaders; the annual winner holds it for the following year.
Checked 2026-10-09 · Sources: USC Athletics — Victory Bell
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USC adopted the Latin motto Palmam Qui Meruit Ferat in 1908 as part of a new university seal. Its meaning connects earning a palm with achievement, drawing on the ancient use of palm branches as victory symbols.
Checked 2026-10-09 · Sources: USC — Traditions
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Alfred F. Wesson wrote USC's alma mater, All Hail, for Campus Frolics of 1923. He was a journalism student and Trojan Marching Band trumpet player; his song became part of university life beyond its original fundraiser.
Checked 2026-10-09 · Sources: USC — Traditions
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The Spirit of Troy's screen appearances include Forrest Gump and The Naked Gun. The band performed on the 2009 Grammy Awards with Radiohead, adding entertainment milestones to its long association with USC sports.
Checked 2026-10-09 · Sources: USC Trojan Marching Band — History
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