The “Hook’ Em” Hand Sign From The University Of Texas Is Now 70

The state of Texas takes its football very seriously. There's a lot of tradition when it comes to the gridiron, from the marching bands to the championships. Especially when it comes to the University Of Texas.

How Storied Is The University Of Texas In Football?

According to Sports Reference, at the time of writing, The Longhorns have played 124 seasons of football. They've been both independent and part of conferences over their history, with the conference they're in currently being the SEC. Of course, they've won four national championships too.

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But its more than just the team on the field. What makes college football special is none other than the fans that support the team. Their traditions are what brings others to the school, as well as memories being made.

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But, one tradition has recently turned 70 years old. But what is it?

Which University Of Texas Tradition Is Now 70 Years Old?

As revealed by KXAN, the tradition is none other than the "Hook 'Em Horns" tradition. The creation of  the hand gesture came courtesy of Harley Clark and H.K Pitts. When Pitts was trying to poke Clark, he, per KXAN, "curled his ring and middle finger" to do so.

His realization that the hand gesture somewhat looked like a longhorn took a little bit to catch on though. It took a pep rally on November 11th, 1955 for "Hook 'Em" to grow. When Clark used the gesture created by Pitts in front of the student body, that became the moment the gesture become commonplace.

So, here's to many more years of the "Hook 'Em' hand sign!