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What’s a Billiken, and How’d It Find Its Way to St. Louis?
What’s a Billiken, and How’d It Find Its Way to St. Louis?
What’s a Billiken, and How’d It Find Its Way to St. Louis?
St. Louis University is seeded fourth in this year's NCAA Tournament, and they're a sentimental favorite for a lot of hoops fans this year. In December, their coach, Rick Majerus, died of heart failure at the age of 64. The team dedicated their season to the memory of their coach. But an additional reason to root for St. Louis is their mascot: the Billiken. What exactly is a Billiken anyway? Read