Minnesota Football: Civil War Hero and Gophers Biggest Fan #TBT

One of the most interesting Gopher athletics connections to the War Between The States is a veteran who brought his Civil War flag to every Gopher game for 26 years.

When he died on January 5, 1922 his death was front page news. "Colonel Lee - Athletics Mascot - Is Dead". Also described as "The Man With The Flag", Colonel Lee wasn't an official mascot like Goldy, or even a real Colonel, but he was a distinguished Civil War Veteran and the most loyal Gopher football supporter Dinkytown has ever seen.