Rameses Jr. is young Tar Heels’ newest, wooliest pal

Posted Oct 27, 2015
UNC fans who attended Late Night with Roy in the Smith Center Friday were treated to an introduction to UNC’s newest mascot: Rameses Jr. R.J. sported blue eyes and horns in a familiar Pantone #278 that distinguished him from his more senior counterpart, Rameses. Brown Walters, director of spirit programs, said the idea of Rameses Jr. was about a year in the making. (Daily Tar Heel)

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