The Demon Deacon is the mascot of Wake Forest University, a school located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States. Probably best known for its slightly unorthodox name and appearance, the Demon Deacon has become a mainstay in the world of U.S. college mascots.

Jun 21, 2023 · A Demon Deacon is a blend of tradition, sports and religion in Winston-Salem, N.C. It was in 1923 when the Wake Forest football team defeated their rival, the now Duke Blue Devils (Trinity at...

Aug 2, 2018 · What is a Demon Deacon?! The history of the Demon Deacon blends tradition, sports, and religion. It goes back to the Roaring Twenties when a school reporter gave the football team the nickname "Demon Deacons" after a "devilish" win over the Trinity Blue Devils-now known as the Duke Blue Devils.

Aug 30, 2023 · Wake Forest University’s mascot, the Demon Deacon, rides into games on a motorcycle wearing a black and gold tuxedo, and a top hat on his oversized head. For...

Jul 27, 2018 · The familiar spirited figure in top hat and tails on the sidelines at every game is one - The Wake Forest Demon Deacon. It was not until much later that the nickname became the mascot that we know today.

Mar 8, 2013 · The Demon Deacon was a mascot still in search of an identity when he was featured in the 1948 Howler. In one of the earliest known depictions of the Deacon, the Deacon is portrayed as a stern Baptist preacher, strikingly similar to today’s Deacon, with a huge nose, protruding chin, long sideburns and balding head, and dressed in a black suit ...

Jul 8, 2022 · Here's the true story of how Wake Forest adopted the nickname Demon Deacons. Why is Wake Forest called the Demon Deacons? Wake Forest credits the creation of its Demon Deacons nickname to...

Aug 18, 2023 · The Demon Deacon is an ever-evolving symbol of Wake Forest University that evokes a sense of mystery and depth because of the school’s long and storied past. This article delves into the Demon Deacon mascot’s origins, evolution, and significance.

Sep 14, 2023 · The following Friday’s edition celebrated how “Coach Garrity’s Demon Deacons fought their way to a 16 to 9 victory over the Trinity Blue Devils in Winston-Salem last Saturday before an estimated crowd of 4,500 enthusiastic fans.” That edition refers to “demon deacons” at least three more times.

Jul 24, 2013 · The roots of the mascot Demon Deacon can be traced to 1932, when band director Nevill Isbel asked Allie Hayes (’35) to dress up in a split-tail coat and top hat and serve as drum major for the band.