How Did Kent State Golden Flashes Get Their Name?
The Kent State Golden Flashes got their name from a nickname contest held in 1926. The contest was organized to find a new nickname for the university's athletic teams, which were previously known as the "Silver Foxes."
The Contest That Named the Flashes
The winning entry was "Golden Flashes," submitted by student G. Archer Andress. The name was chosen to represent the speed and agility of Kent State's athletic teams.
Why "Flashes"?
The term "Flashes" was derived from the 1920s slang term "flash," which meant something or someone who was fast and exciting.
