The classic copper, gold and silver colors are making a one-year comeback at the University of Montana.
On Friday, Nov. 21, UM released a limited-edition retail line featuring its official school colors of copper, gold and silver. The line, called Montana Tradition, includes clothing and several select non-apparel items. A list of retailers carrying the products is available online at http://www.umt.edu/tradition.
Fall 2015 will mark 20 years since the University retired the traditional school colors for its current spirit colors of maroon and silver. The change happened in 1995 after the Grizzlies beat Marshall University to win their first-ever NCAA Division I-AA national football championship. Team uniforms and school merchandise became maroon and silver in 1996, and the University has continued to use the spirit colors since then.
When you see maroon and silver, you think UM, and that’s not going to change” said UM President Royce Engstrom. “At the same time, we know UM has many die-hard Griz fans who love our traditional colors. We are pleased to be able to celebrate the upcoming 20-year anniversary of the ’95 championship with a limited-edition line.”
For more information about UM colors, call UM Alumni Association Director Bill Johnston at 406-243-4023 or email [email protected]. For more information on the Montana Tradition line, call UM Vice President for Integrated Communications Peggy Kuhr at 406-243-5806 or email [email protected].
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