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Author: Cougar History

CougarHistory.com is our way to tell the story of the Houston Cougars. We strive to explore and preserve UH history through stories, photos, and oral histories.

Andre Ware wins the Heisman Trophy

Andre, his teammates, and head coach Jack Pardee celebrate when his name is called.   Today in 1989, the University …
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Houston steamrolls the Ponies, 95-21

John Jenkins talks to Patrick Cooper. Cooper scored the last touchdown of the game / The Houstonian Yearbook On this …
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UH Wins ‘Fumble-Circus’ Over Texas Tech

Clyde Lee / The Houstonian Yearbook   On this day in 1951, the Houston Cougars overcame nine turnovers (six fumbles …
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Bill Yeoman moves to 2-0 after 6-3 win over Aggies

Joe Lopasky following a block from QB Billy Roland. 53 is Ron Yokubaitis / The Houstonian Yearbook   In Bill …
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Coogs win in largest home loss ever for Virginia Tech

Early 4th quarter scoreboard at Lane Stadium / The Bugle Yearbook   On this day in 1974, the Houston Cougars …
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Coogs get 1st win in the Astrodome

Kenny Hebert scores UH’s first Astrodome TD / The Houstonian  
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Bill Yeoman beat Baylor in his 1st game

Coach Yeoman (kneeling) and the 1962 football staff / The Houstonian Yearbook   Bill Yeoman’s first game as UH’s head …
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2020 is UH’s 75th Football Season

  “From nothing, the University was “poor boyed” to its present respectable position. I am now firmly convinced that with …
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robertson stadium renovation

OTD in 1999: Renovated Robertson Debuts

Robertson Stadium and those beautiful checkerboard endzones Renovation Earns Praise From Cougar Fans On this day in 1999, the Houston …
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Oral History: Matt Hogan On The 2011 Season

Crawford Jones (13) and Matt Hogan (46). In this episode of Cougar History Conversations, Ryan Monceaux and Brad Towns chat …
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Video: Golf Coach Dave Williams Discusses His Career

1967 Champions – Frank Wharton, Bob Pratt, Coach Dave Williams, Stan Binion, Jim Hiskey, Rex Baxter / The Houstonian In …
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Cougars Win! Early 70s UH Promotional Video

This is an early 70s promotional film that would likely have been sent to high schools. It focuses on the …
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Video Highlights: 1965 Means Grass In The Dome & The Veer

Coach Yeoman and 1965 team captain Charles Guerrant / University of Houston Libraries Special Collections   The invention of the …
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Former OL Remembers Coach Yeoman & Tom Wilson

UH trainer Tom Wilson carried off the field at Rice in 1979 / Photo courtesy of The Houstonian. In this …
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Oral History: Tulsa Fan Attacked Matt Hogan In 2009

Former UH kicker Matt Hogan shares a couple of stories about unruly Tulsa fans during the 2009 game that he …
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An Oral History: The 1984 SWC Champions

Coach Bill Yeoman and QB Gerald Landry. Cougars Overcome A Slow Start To The Season This is a Cougar History …
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Photos & Articles: The 1984 SWC Champions

The Cougars forced 9 turnovers by the Longhorns The Houston Cougars overcame home losses to Arkansas and TCU to win …
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Remembering the QB Shuffle in ’74 & Baylor Game in ’84

Chuck Fairbanks Jr at Arizona State – September 7, 1974 Cougars Struggle To Hold Onto The Football In The Desert …
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Cougar History: Anecdotes About Coach Yeoman

Coach Yeoman carried off the field after the 1969 Bluebonnet Bowl   GoCoogs.com is proud to introduce our newest project …
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UH Advances To The Sweet 16 For The 1st Time In 35 Years

One year ago today, the Houston Cougars rolled past Ohio State to advance to the Sweet 16 for the first …
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Guy V. Lewis Was Undefeated On His Birthday

Today would have been Guy V. Lewis’ 98th birthday. The father of Cougar basketball, college basketball on national television, playing …
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OTD: Cougars Have Dominated A&M, Baylor

January 28, 1064: Cougars & Aggies at Sam Houston Coliseum   On this day in 1980, the Cougars lost a …
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Happy 75th Birthday, Bo Burris!

Bo Burris launches a pass / The Houstonian   Bo Burris is a UH legend and was the first-ever Veer …
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2009 rushing the field against Texas Tech

Players Share Their Memories Of The 2009 Tech Game

Can’t keep em off the field! September 26, 2009   Our special contributors Matt Hogan and Zeke Riser look back …
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David Klingler - 1991

OTD in 1991: David Klingler’s Big Day

Until kickoff of the OU game, membership to our site is $59.99 – the best price you’ll see on a …
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Joffrey Reynolds

OTD in 2002: Cougars Finally Get A Win

Joffrey Reynolds scores on the opening drive. Until kickoff of the OU game, membership to our site is $59.99 – …
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AJ Yeoman

AJ Yeoman: Matriarch of UH Football

  90 years ago today – June 16, 1929 – AJ Yeoman was born in Long Beach, California. She would …
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Elvin Hayes - Game of the Century

Game of the Century Photo Gallery

In 1968, the University of Houston beat UCLA in the Game of the Century, 71-69. 52,693 people were in the …
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Shasta - UH Cougars official mascot

The Life & Times of Shasta: Gallery 2

You can find our first Shasta gallery here. In 1946, the Cougar mascot was officially adopted by the University although …
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Shasta I - University of Houston

The Life & Times of Shasta: Gallery 1

Shasta existed as a live mascot on the UH campus from 1947 until 1989. Today, UH has an adopted Shasta …
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