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His loyalty and long-standing commitment to the Gators is a fantastic example of the passion that makes college athletics so great. We mourn the passing of a legendary Gator - Mr. Two Bits.
Edmondson officially retired from his role after the season. He never attended Florida but was named an honorary alumnus in Edmondson first performed his "Two Bits" cheer in He was in the stands at Florida Field when fans booed the Gators as they took the field for the season opener against the Citadel.
An insurance agent from Tampa, Edmondson decided to cheer and encouraged others to join him. His "Two bits, four bits, six bits a dollar He always wore khaki pants, a yellow dress shirt, an orange-and-blue striped tie and brown-and-beige saddle shoes. He would move from section to section, with a whistle around his neck and a rolled-up "2-Bits" sign in his back pocket.
During stoppages in play, he would blow the whistle while holding up his sign and then lead those nearby in the recognizable cheer. Since Edmondson put down his whistle for good, Florida used an honorary Mr. Two Bits to fill the void. Tuesday, September 14, Two Bits" when the Gators face No. Louis playing quarterback, receiver and safety.
And yes, obviously, there was some basketball mixed in. Both of Beal's older brothers earned scholarships to play in college as did his two younger twin brothers , and his parents knew young Bradley was tracking in that direction on the field, but also on the hardwood. The year he entered high school, Beal's mother laid down the parameters. Saturday marked the first time that Beal has returned to the University of Florida in nearly two years. The crowd, I'm sure, will be electrifying.
But as the Gators go further up the mountain, the steeper the grade will become -- as conference play begins in the SEC. By Steven Taranto. Sep 18, at pm ET 1 min read. Getty Images.
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