10 Facts About Hook 'Em

Hook 'Em is the costumed mascot of The University of Texas at Austin's athletics teams.

Hook 'Em can be seen on the sidelines of Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium during football games, and at the Frank Erwin Center during basketball games.

Hook 'Em made his first appearance on November 29,1977 when the men's basketball team hosted their rival University of Oklahoma at the Frank Erwin Center.

Hook 'Em attends more than 1,000 University of Texas at Austin events at home and across the country each season.

In 2014 the Hook 'Em costume was updated to include lighter horns, more defined muscles, and custom made football, basketball, and baseball uniforms.

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Hook 'Em attends nearly all Texas Longhorns games in all sports.

Hook 'Em is a friend to San Antonio Spurs mascot, the Coyote, and appeared alongside him during the Spurs' University of Texas Spirit Night.

Hook 'Em attended the Austin City Limits music festival in 2014 to perform with musician Trombone Shorty, and in 2016 to perform with electronic music group Major Lazer.

In 2016 Hook 'Em placed 4th in his first UCA Mascot National Championship, beating out his rival, Boomer, the mascot for the University of Oklahoma.

Hook 'Em has been invited to compete in Steamboat Mascot Stampede every year since 2015.