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Paydirt Pete

Paydirt Pete is the current mascot of the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP).[1] He is a student dressed as a prospector, reflecting UTEP's nickname of "Miners".[2]

Paydirt Pete

Miners

University of Texas at El Paso

CUSA

Caricature of a prospector

Student vote

1974

Alonzo, Rick (October 18, 2002). . The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved February 18, 2012. (subscription required)

"Home Game Rice at UT-El Paso"

Cartier, David (December 7, 2010). . The Virginia Pilot (Hampton Roads). Retrieved February 18, 2012.

"ODU Mascot Big Blue Roars into National Championship"