History of the Wildcats

The Arizona Wildcats are one of history's most storied and successful college sports teams. With a long list of NCAA championships, All-Americans, and Hall of Fame inductees to their name, it’s no wonder why Wildcat fans feel so much pride for their team.

The Wildcats have been competing at the highest level since 1914 when they first joined the Pacific Coast Conference (Pac-12). Since then, Arizona has won four national titles in men’s basketball (1997, 2001), women's softball (1991), and baseball (1976); they have also had numerous individual athletes win awards, such as Heisman Trophy winners Gary Beban in 1967 and Ricky Williams in 1998. In addition to all these accolades on the field or court, many former players have become successful coaches or executives within professional leagues like Major League Baseball or National Basketball Association.

Arizona is also well known for its powerhouse football program, which dates back over a century ago when they were part of The Border Intercollegiate Athletic Association from 1919 through 1949 before joining what was then called The Western Athletic Conference until 1978 when it became part of what is now known as The Pac 12 conference where they remain today. During this period, there were multiple bowl game appearances, including being crowned champions twice with victories over Florida State University during the 1994 Fiesta Bowl & 2008 Holiday Bowl games. While not winning any national titles yet, the team has seen plenty of success with nine divisional championships since 1985 under head coach Dick Tomey who held that position from 1987 until 2000. Current Head Coach Kevin Sumlin looks poised to lead them even further into greatness after leading them into three consecutive New Year Six bowls between 2018 - 2020. He posted 75 wins against only 34 losses during his tenure thus far.

In conclusion, there is no doubt that Arizona Wildcats are one of college sports' premier programs whose legacy will continue throughout generations ahead due to enormous thanks to its proud alumni base and current student-athletes striving towards excellence each day!