Rameses is the ram mascot of the North Carolina Tar Heels. The anthropomorphic version of him wears a Tar Heels jersey. Two versions of Rameses appear at UNC sporting events.

Jun 24, 2022 · What began in the late '80s with Eric Chilton donning the very first Rameses costume has grown into a now-treasured tradition carried on by students today. Learn the …

Jul 15, 2012 · The Ram as Mascot. For nearly 70 years the mascot of North Carolina's football team has been a ram. Since Carolina's nickname is Tar Heels, it might seem strange to have …

Mar 21, 2016 · In 1988, students at UNC expressed interest in getting a Rameses mascot that could attend indoor events (such as basketball games) and help promote spirit across the …

Jan 24, 2020 · Next season will bring a new mascot, but which ram will assume the role is yet to be decided. A gift to the Tar Heel Nation

Dec 5, 2024 · Rameses, the ovine one, has served as Carolina’s loveable mascot for 100 years. While most of his history entails Tar Heel affection and adoration, it also involves strange, …

Feb 13, 2024 · For the past 100 years, a live Dorset Horn Sheep has stood on the sidelines of UNC football games at Kenan Memorial Stadium bearing the name Rameses — its horns …

Nov 27, 2024 · What started as a way to cheer on a star football player became one of Carolina’s most lasting traditions. Rameses, the beloved ram mascot, made his first appearance at a Tar …

Rameses has traveled to 12 Men’s Final Fours with the UNC Basketball team, most of any mascot in that time, and has been a part of the National Championship Celebration 4 times. …

Rameses has been a fixture on the sidelines at UNC football games ever since.The current Rameses ram is under the care of the Hogan family of Chapel Hill. Later, he inspired the …