History Of The Cowbell...

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Mississippi State has a tradition that is unique. . . The Cowbell. State fans bring'em and ring'em when the Bulldogs take the field and they do so proudly!


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  • 1. 

    There is a debate on the actual date Cowbells were introduced to the Bulldogs, but Mississippi State feels they have the era narrowed down to when?

    • A.

      The late 20s and early 30s

    • B.

      The 30s

    • C.

      The late 30s early 40s

    • D.

      The 40s

    • E.

      The 50s

    Correct Answer
    C. The late 30s early 40s
  • 2. 

    Two MSU professors helped take the cowbell to the 'next level' by adding the long handle.  Who were the partner's in crime?  Earl W. Terrell and >>>>

    • A.

      Ralph L. Reeves

    • B.

      Cookie Epperson

    • C.

      Dudy Noble

    • D.

      John C. Williams

    Correct Answer
    A. Ralph L. Reeves
  • 3. 

    What year did the long handle become a permanent fixture on the MSU cowbell?

    • A.

      1955

    • B.

      1959

    • C.

      1963

    • D.

      1964

    • E.

      1968

    Correct Answer
    C. 1963
  • 4. 

    The SEC is once again bringing up the use of the cowbell at this spring league meetings.  What year did the league set the rule for 'artificial noisemakers' thus banning cowbells?

    • A.

      1970

    • B.

      1974

    • C.

      1976

    • D.

      1978

    • E.

      1972

    Correct Answer
    B. 1974
  • 5. 

    What year did Mississippi State fans stop ringing their cowbells?

    • A.

      1978

    • B.

      1984

    • C.

      1988

    • D.

      1993

    • E.

      Never

    Correct Answer
    E. Never

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