History of the Hawkeyes

The Iowa Hawkeyes are one of the most successful teams in NCAA history. With a long and storied tradition, they have been competing since 1889 and remain an integral part of college sports today. The Hawkeyes have impacted collegiate athletics over the years, from their first football game against Grinnell College to their most recent trip to the Rose Bowl.

Since joining what is now known as Division I-A in 1956, Iowa has won four Big Ten Championships (1981, 1985, 1990 & 2004) and numerous bowl victories, including three Orange Bowls (1959 vs. California; 1982 vs. Tennessee; 1986 vs. San Diego State). The team also produced many All-Americans during this period, such as Chuck Long, who was named 1984 Heisman Trophy runner-up after leading them to a 9–3 record that season.

Off the field, there’s much more than just winning games for this program, though – it’s about creating lasting memories for generations of fans from all around America who proudly wear black & gold every Saturday in fall months across campuses nationwide! From Kinnick Stadium's iconic pink visitor's locker room walls which were painted by legendary coach Hayden Fry back when he took over head coaching duties at UI in 1981, through the current day under Kirk Ferentz – each era brings its unique flavor while still maintaining strong ties with past successes both on and off field alike!

Whether you're cheering on your favorite players or reminiscing about days gone by - make sure not to forget why we love being Hawk fans: because no matter how far away our beloved university may be geographically speaking - deep down inside, we know that “Iowa Nice” will never let us down come gameday or any other day either! Go Hawks!!