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  • Georgia Bulldogs Dominique Wilkins

    Georgia Bulldog Dominique Wilkins

    Wilkins then starred in the McDonald’s All-American Game, The Capital Classic, The Kentucky Derby Festival Classic, and The Dapper Dan Classic All-Star Games. He had 16 points and 12 rebounds in the McDonald’s, 26 points in the Capital, and 22 points in the Derby Classic. He entered the University of Georgia in 1979 with an established reputation as an exciting ...
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  • georgia bulldogs women soccer 1991

    Georgia fields its first women’s soccer team

    In 1985: Georgia fields its first women’s soccer team and wins the SEC championship in 1991.
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    Bulldogs NCAA World Series Winners 1990

    The 1990 NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament was played at the end of the 1990 NCAA Division I baseball season to determine the national champion of college baseball. The tournament concluded with eight teams competing in the College World Series, a double-elimination tournament in its forty-fourth year. Eight regional competitions were held to determine the participants in the final event. ...
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  • georgia bulldogs baseball 2008

    Georgia baseball wins its second SEC title

    In 2008: Georgia baseball wins its second SEC title and advances to its second College World Series final, but loses to Fresno State.
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  • georgia bulldogs basketball 2012

    Georgia men’s basketball advances to its third Final Four

    In 2012: Georgia men’s basketball advances to its third Final Four, but loses to Kentucky in the national semifinal.
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  • georgia bulldogs football 2017

    Georgia wins its fourth national championship in football

    In 2017: Georgia wins its fourth national championship in football, recognized by both polls. Quarterback Jake Fromm becomes the school’s third Heisman Trophy winner and also wins the Davey O’Brien Award and Manning Award.
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  • Georgia Bulldogs NCAA Football Champs 2021

    Bulldogs Stun The Crimson Tide for 2021 NCAA Champs

    The 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship was a college football bowl game played on January 10, 2022, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. The eighth College Football Playoff National Championship, game determined the national champion of the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) for the 2021 season. The game featured the No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide and ...
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History of the Bulldogs

The Georgia Bulldogs are one of the most successful teams in NCAA history. From their first national championship in 1942 to their recent success, the Bulldogs have established themselves as a powerhouse program synonymous with excellence. With 15 SEC championships, 9 National Championships, and numerous individual accolades, it’s no surprise why sports fans nationwide revere them.

In addition to being one of college football's winningest programs since World War II ended in 1945, Georgia also boasts an impressive list of alumni who went on to achieve great things after leaving Athens. Notable former Bulldog players include NFL Hall-of-Famers Fran Tarkenton and Herschel Walker; Olympians Carl Lewis and Gwen Torrence; NBA stars Dominique Wilkins and Litterial Green; baseball greats David Justice and Kevin Brown; golf legend Bubba Watson; tennis champion John Isner among many others! It is clear that playing for UGA means more than just wearing red & black on Saturdays - it means achieving greatness at any level you choose!

Georgia's success isn't limited solely to football; its basketball team has made several deep runs into March Madness, including a Final Four appearance in 1983 under legendary coach Hugh Durham (the only time UGA advanced past Elite Eight). The men’s baseball program enjoyed similar achievements during Ron Polk's tenure from 1978–2008, when he led them up until College World Series twice (1987 & 2008). Meanwhile, women’s athletics have seen unparalleled growth since Title IX was passed, with softball making three Women’s College World Series appearances. At the same time, volleyball had two Sweet 16 appearances within four seasons between 2007–2010 – both feats are considered remarkable accomplishments even today!

Overall there is no denying that Georgia Bulldogs sports teams are some of the most iconic programs not only within collegiate athletics but throughout America as well – this rich tradition continues today thanks primarily due our dedicated coaches/players/fans who strive for nothing less than excellence every single day out on Sanford Stadium or Stegeman Coliseum court(or field)!





College Sports Established
1907

Location
Athens, Georgia

College Name
University of Georgia

Collegiate History
1973 - Present / NCAA Division 1
1907 - 1973 / University Division of the NCAA

Conference History
1932 – Present / Southeastern Conference
1921 – 1932 / Southern Conference
1895 - 1916, 1919 - 1921 / Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Nickname
Bulldogs - Every sports fan knows the Georgia Bulldogs, one of America's most beloved college football teams. But do you know where their nickname comes from? The origins of the Georgia Bulldogs' nickname date back to when they were known as “the Red and Black”—a reference to their school colors. In 1920, however, a group of students at UGA decided it was time for something more unique and spirited.

The team had several nicknames over its early years: The Crackers (1920-1921), Silver Streaks (1922-1923), and even Goats (for just one year in 1924). None seemed quite right until an Atlanta Journal writer suggested that they should be called “Bulldogs” due to their tenaciousness on defense during games against rival schools like Auburn University. It stuck!

From then on out, UGA has been known as the Georgia Bulldogs—and while other teams have come up with various mascots since then, none can claim such an exciting origin story as this iconic SEC powerhouse! Whether you bleed red & black or love all things college football-related – there is no denying that being able to trace your favorite team's history back nearly 100 years makes them even more special than ever before!

NCAA Championships
Baseball 1
1990

Men's Basketball 0

Women's Basketball 0

Football 1
2021

Soccer 0

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