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BGSU's teams were originally known as the "Normals" before adopting the "Falcons" name in 1927. Inspired by the bird's strength and agility, "Falcons" captured the true spirit of BGSU athletes. #BGSUFalcons

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In its early years, BGSU offered courses tailored to prepare teachers for rural one-room schoolhouses, which were common in Ohio at the time. This showed the university's commitment to meeting the educational needs of the region. 🏫 #BGSUEducation

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In its first year, BGSU had a modest start with an enrollment of only 304 students and a faculty of 10 members, plus four critic teachers for the training school. 🎓 #BGSUHistory

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BGSU's first classes were held in 1914, but its first buildings, University Hall and Williams Hall, were still under construction. Classes initially took place in a local armory and a church basement. 🏫 #BGSU

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BGSU's football team, formed in 1919, had a rocky start with a 0-7 record over their first 2 seasons. However, they celebrated their first victory in 1921 against Kent State, ending the game with a 7-0 score! 🏈 #BGSUFootball​ #bgsu

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BGSU's first athletic team was men's basketball, established in 1916, two years after the school opened its doors. They faced off against our now-rivals from Toledo, setting the stage for the fierce competition and success that followed. #BGSU #BGSUHistory🏀

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1940s campus map. #bgsu

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The Snake Dance of 1976 heads through university, passing a few onlookers as they go by the Education Building and towards Union Square. #bgsu

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Shoutout to all these cool dudes who keep our campus looking beautiful! #bgsu @ Bowling Green State University https://t.co/QQjRA7d62j

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The football team chanting Ayy Ziggy Zoomba after a win against Minnesota. (2007) #bgsu #bgsufootball @ Bowling Green State University https://t.co/MQTbn3m4N0

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Everyone...go check out the latest post by @BGRelived on Instagram. Great story about the very first @BGSUBirds. It was such a fun memory to hear first hand from Mr. Duff during my visit to Oregon. #FalconHistory

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You're in Falcon Country! (1999) #bgsu

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BGSU'S Equestrian Team riding horses in the Union Oval to try to attract new members. #bgsu @BGSU_Equestrian

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Residents of Kreisher threw a SuperBowl XXXIII party in a lounge. (January 31, 1999) #bgsu

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Students playing on the badketball courts located between Harshman and Kreisher. (1994) #bgsu #bgsubasketball

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An aerial view of campus from 1964. #bgsu

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Students walking in old campus in front of what is now the McFall Center. (1964)
This was the same the Harshman Quadrangle was opened. #bgsu

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The McFall Center which currently houses the Office of the President of the University was the University's library from 1927 to 1967. At the time of its creation, the library was built to serve 800 students. The budget for the original building was $275,000. #bgsu #tbt

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BGSU students showing off their school spirit before a football game. (2000) #bgsu

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Bowling Green cheerleader stands next to football player. The football team finished 8-2 overall that year. (1964) #bgsu