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Why is Stetson basketball called the Hatters? The story behind the peculiar mascot
In 1889, the school was renamed after John B. Stetson, the inventor of the iconic cowboy hat, who was a major donor to the university. "After a disastrous freeze affecting the citrus industry left ...
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Stetson Hatters in March Madness: The story behind the Stetson University's mascot
Stetson University's athletic name, "Hatters," has a very unique history behind its origin. The title comes after John B. Stetson, the maker of the Stetson hats, made a donation to the DeLand ...
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The Labor System of the John B. Stetson Company
The Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, Vol. 22, Business Management (Nov., 1903), pp. 33-38 (6 pages) ...