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Happy Birthday, Rameses!

Posted Nov 7, 2014
He saw Gio’s punt return. He saw Connor’s kick. He saw Dre’ Bly and , and , LT, , and . He’s been a constant on the sideline at Kenan Stadium. Saturday marks the 90th birthday of Carolina’s beloved ram mascot, Rameses. With a team called the Tar Heels, it might seem strange that a ram is Carolina’s mascot. (GoHeels.com)

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