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Jr. Smokey Named Mascot Of The Year!

January 15, 2015 | General

Jan. 15, 2015

Jr. Smokey was named the 'Mascot Of The Year' at the World Dog Awards held Thursday night in Los Angeles. Jr. Smokey beat out mascots from Georgia, Mississippi State, UConn and Pace.

WE DID IT #VOLNATION!!!! 
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT & VOTES!!! #WORLDDOGAWARDS #GBO #VFL #BESTMASCOT pic.twitter.com/bbU1Q65hfh
— Jr. Smokey (@UTJrSmokey_05) January 16, 2015

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