Pee Dee the Pirate, why?

AppfaninCAALand · Unread post by **AppfaninCAALand** » Thu Aug 30, 2012 10:18 am

Anyone know why ECU's mascot is named PeeDee? The PeeDee River is nowhere near Greenville or eastern NC, and it's highest source (those of the Yadkin) is near Blowing Rock.

moonshine · Unread post by **moonshine** » Thu Aug 30, 2012 1:03 pm

"ECU officially became the Pirates in 1934. In 1983, a contest was developed to name the Pirates. Children from all over Pitt County submitted their ideas, and Pee Dee the Pirate was chosen. The Pee Dee River is a river along the North Carolina and South Carolina border where pirates often set up camp. The name was less than popular with ECU students, and in 1985 Chancellor Howell decided on his own to drop "Pee Dee" and be known only as "The Pirates". People still use the terms Pee Dee and Petey as the terms for The Pirates, and PeeDee is still the name of their mascot.[2]"

Gonzo · Unread post by **Gonzo** » Thu Aug 30, 2012 1:03 pm

How bout a little smack? I made this jewel about a month ago.

Rekdiver · Unread post by **Rekdiver** » Thu Aug 30, 2012 2:48 pm

Thank God they don't call their booster club the PeeDee club or the Peety Club!

Signed Yosef

ASUMountaineer · Unread post by **ASUMountaineer** » Thu Aug 30, 2012 3:38 pm

Rekdiver wrote:Thank God they don't call their booster club the PeeDee club or the Peety Club!

Signed Yosef

Thank God indeed.

Signed a thankful fan that "pee" could never be included in our booster club name