UGA VI (1998-2008) Passes Away

Georgia Bulldogs Football
June 28, 2008 (updated June 29, 2008 - 7:15 p.m. ET)
Image: Courtesy UGA Sports Communications

UGA VI, who was born on July 22,1998, passed away on Friday night from congestive heart failure. He was nine years old. The Georgia Bulldogs enjoyed great success while UGA VI stalked the sidelines. During his tenure, the Dawgs enjoyed an overall record of 87-27, an SEC record of 52-23, 2 SEC Championships and a bowl record of 7-2 (including 2 Sugar Bowl titles).

UGA VI took over the duties as the Georgia mascot in a ceremony on September 11, 1999 during the South Carolina game. He took over from his father, UGA V, who appeared in the movie "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil."

UGA VI will be buried at Sanford Stadium on Monday, June 30, 2008 at 3:00 p.m.

Sicemdawgs.com sends their thoughts and prayers to the Seiler family and the Bulldog nation during this time of mourning.

• UGA VI To Be Buried In Sanford Stadium On Monday - GeorgiaDogs.com
• Georgia Mascot UGA VI Passes Away In Savannah - GeorgiaDogs.com
• UGA VI Died Last Night - Georgia Sports Blog
• UGA VI Dies - Ledger-Enquirer.com
• Georgia's UGA VI Dies - Macon.com
• R.I.P. A Damn Good Dawg - AJC.com

Check out one of UGA VI's last great performances at the Georgia-Auburn Blackout game on Saturday, November 10, 2007.

 

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