Today local artist Jil Gordon performed the most sacred of duties on the Little Brown Jug. The tradition dates back to 1903 when Minnesota’s custodian Oscar Munson and athletic director L.J. “Doc” Cooke painted on the 6-6 score in 1903. But you knew that.
Effective today the 49-24 result in 2020 is officially recorded on the five gallon stoneware jug, the college football rivalry trophy that started them all.
Tough to beat this one!:
Need more? Little Brown Jug Lore.
