If they have a print of this--and how in the world could they not?--it has to be at the top of the Grab In Case of Fire list in the Housel household. Imagine being an Auburn fan, being someone who has devoted your entire young life to Auburn, and being able to dress as Santa Claus in the early 70s (probably '72 or '73 -- I know these things) and pose with Shug. Being able to … [Read more...] about Here’s a great Christmas photo of Shug and David Housel (dressed as Santa Claus)
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Thanks, Auburn students! — Dog ‘n Suds (P.S. Please return our root beer mugs)
So there's apparently some Midwestern fast food chain called Dog 'n Suds that once upon a time came southeastern, to the Loveliest Village on the Plains. And the young people there welcomed the yankees with open mouths. And sticky fingers. "The girls are having a hard time serving Root Beer in their hands," read the half-page Dog 'n Suds ad thanking Auburn students for the … [Read more...] about Thanks, Auburn students! — Dog ‘n Suds (P.S. Please return our root beer mugs)
Miss Auburn 1947-48 Essie Crumpton looks just like Katy Perry (who played at Auburn that one time)
Katy Perry came to Auburn in 2001. We know that now. But then Mr. Bagwell was all like, uh, wasn't she a student here in the 40s? Dude, it's just like time-traveling Nicolas Cage and John Travolta (another star with Auburn connections). Seriously, Gawkwer needs to run with this (just be sure to link GAUker). Auburn coeds actually have a proud history of doppelgangin' … [Read more...] about Miss Auburn 1947-48 Essie Crumpton looks just like Katy Perry (who played at Auburn that one time)
That time Bama’s SGA president sang the Auburn fight song at Toomer’s Corner
Such a crying shame every time the Plainsman disappears for Christmas break when you're trying to find something from the thick of December, especially now as we diligently dig for Toomer's every mention in history in these end times (not for the corner, right—just go with it). But at least we can imagine... From Dec. 4, 1986: Related: ‘Unity trees’ planned for … [Read more...] about That time Bama’s SGA president sang the Auburn fight song at Toomer’s Corner
Auburn Basketball toys with China
Click / enlarge if you want to read about that time in 1980 that Auburn destroyed the Republic of China National Team in an exhibition basketball game in front of a "noisy crowd of 2,100 at Memorial Coliseum." Sounds intense. War Eagle Supper Club ad for Starcruz included for extra authentic 1980-ness. Credit: Nov. 11, 1980 issue of the Auburn Plainsman. Related: … [Read more...] about Auburn Basketball toys with China