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Delaware Stadium:

Some of you who are not familiar with The BLUE HENS may be wondering about the origin of such a strange name for a team. Well, history has it that over 200 years ago (December 12, 1775) the Continental Congress created a Battalion of minuteman from the three counties in Delaware. The Kent county militia were fans and owners of Game Cocks.

 

Fight'n Blue Hens as they were called. The Fight'n Blue Hens became known far and wide as the very best Fighting Game Cocks around. Thus, the Blue Hen was established. And in 1939 the State General Assembly named the Blue Hen as the official State Bird. 

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Delaware Fight Song:

By George F. Kelly

 

And then we'll fight, fight, fight

for Delaware,

Fight for the Blue and Gold,

And when we hit that line,

Our team is there

with a daring spirit bold.

And when we strike with might

Let foes beware

Our glorious name we'll uphold

And then we'll fight, fight, fight for Delaware

Fight for the Blue and Gold.

Delaware will shine tonight

Delaware will shine.

When the sun goes down and the moon comes up,

Delaware will shine.

And then we will fight, fight, fight

(Repeat Chorus above)

Here the fight song here

First game at Delaware Stadium with permanent lights.

9/9/2000 home game against the Citadel.

The 1999 ban on "Tailgating after the game starts" has really ruffled the feathers of the Hen faithful . Please see Web site publisher's opinion on the tailgating policy.

October 17, 1999 News Journal Article on the Homecoming game tailgate enforcement.

Below - Me and fellow Blue Hen Fan Andy with the infamous mascot YoUDee at the Navy game where the Mascot stormed the ranks of the Midshipman while marching on the gridiron!!!!!!!!! (Naughty Little Chicken)

Our Mascot, YouDee, is one of 12 finalist for Mascot of the year Vote!

I hope all you College Football fans continue to support your Favorite School every Fall Saturday as I will faithfully do the same with the FIGHT'N BLUE HENS!!!!!

Read "The Tailgater" magazine's October featured article on Blue Hen tailgating

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