Damn Good Dogs! The Real Story of Uga, the University of Georgia's Bulldog Mascots [Hardcover]

Sonny Seiler (Author), Kent Hannon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 2002

The University of Georgia Bulldogs’ mascot, Uga VI, is the current title-bearer of over six decades of English bulldogs who have faithfully served a loyal legion of University of Georgia football fans, carrying a grand tradition since Uga I was born in 1955. Whenever and wherever the Georgia Bulldogs play football, Uga is there along with his air-conditioned doghouse. This book gives a rare glimpse into the personal and breed history of these dogs. Full of anecdotes, such as Uga V's attempt to bite an Auburn player's leg when he made the mistake of venturing into Uga's sideline during the 1996 Auburn vs. Georgia game, this book also includes illustrations and memorabilia from the mascots’ owner’s personal collection.

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About the Author

Sonny Seiler is the owner of the line of white English bulldogs who have served as the university's mascot since the 1950s. He is the internationally known attorney responsible for the acquittal of Jim Williams on murder charges, the story that was made famous in Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. He lives in Savannah, Georgia. Kent Hannon is the editor of Georgia Magazine, the official alumni magazine for the University of Georgia, and a former staff writer for Sports Illustrated. He lives in Athens, Georgia.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Hill Street Press (December 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1588180670
• ISBN-13: 978-1588180674
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 10.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #417,431 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars World's Greatest Mascot, December 28, 2002

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Allen A. Wheeler (Chicago, Illinois) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Damn Good Dogs! The Real Story of Uga, the University of Georgia's Bulldog Mascots (Hardcover)

This is a book that actually needed to be written for a variety of reasons. On many differant levels, the story of the growth of Uga 1 through Uga V1 is also the story of the growth of a family, a region, and that of a world class university.
In 1956, Mr. Frank Seiler and his wife,Cecilia, receive a English Bulldog puppy as a belated wedding gift. These two people who hail from Georgia were just getting started in life as a married couple and in their careers. Mr. Seiler as a law student at Georgia on his way to becoming a well known Savannah attorney, and Cecelia as a homemaker and fellow university graduate. While working at the Georgia ticket office in 1956 Athens, Mr.Seiler is asked by Coach Wally Butts if the university could use their dressed up English Bulldog to generate some excitement for the football team after Uga 1 causes a stir in the stands during a game. This is where the rest of the story begins.
By using archival photos and recollections, Mr. Seiler relates how the Uga legend came to be. It tracks the growth of the Seiler family which eventually includes four children who all became caretakers to the Uga line. This story also explains the hard work and dedication that The Seiler's have shown in going to all Georgia home games and many away games.Even with a busy law practice and a growing family, The Seiler's give their time and energy to growing the dogs both as pets and as world famous mascots. Damn Good Dogs! is the story of a loving, hard working family and the dedication they show towards a university that has grown by leaps and bounds in 45 years. Today, Uga VI is the face of the University of Georgia. Anywhere in the world it is a symbol for everyone associated with the University of Georgia and the city of Athens, Georgia. This book tells how this actually came to be.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! What a treat from Sonny and Uga!, December 26, 2002

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Marc Schaub "schauby" (Advance, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Damn Good Dogs! The Real Story of Uga, the University of Georgia's Bulldog Mascots (Hardcover)

I don't know of any book that provides a more comprehensive history of a line of animals than this one. Uga is beloved by UGA students, grads and fans, and this book is a beautiful tribute to what he has meant not only to Georgia football, but to the University of Georgia as a whole. The pictures in this book are beautiful and Sonny and Cecilia Seiler's memories are almost palpable.

Let's face it, there is no mascot more revered: the Dawgs are buried in the Stadium, for Heaven's sake! This book is a must read for Georgia fans, young and old.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If your blood runs red and black, this book is for you!, May 6, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Damn Good Dogs! The Real Story of Uga, the University of Georgia's Bulldog Mascots (Hardcover)

This book is entirely entertaining as well as informative.

I am truly fortunate because my brother was nice enough to stand in line to get me an autographed copy of this book!! The stories within, some you've heard and some you've not, will make you laugh and cry. "Damn Good Dog", I guess that sums it up!

Go Dawgs!!
UGA Alumni, relocated North of the Mason-Dixon