 | | The Aggies were a charter member of the Southwest Conference when it was formed in 1915. TA&M competed it that |
| | conference until it was dissolved in 1995. The university then joined the Big 12 Conference that combined Big 8 and former
SWC schools.
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| | Texas A&M Stadium: Kyle Field has been a complete stadium since 1927, but the land that its built on has actually hosted |
| | Aggies football since 1904. Kyle Field is the home of the great Aggie tradition, the 12th Man.
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| | Aggies National Championships: The University’s football program lays claim to 4 national championships. Under the direction |
| | of Head Coach Dana X. Bible, the school was declared to be national champs by numerous organizations following the 1917,
1919 and 1927 seasons. An undefeated 1939 season led by Head Coach Homer Norton is Texas A&M’s last national title. The
AP recognized Norton’s team that finished the season 11-0. The Aggies shutout 6 opponents including a 20-0 whitewashing of
the Longhorns.
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| | Texas A&M 12th Man tradition: The Aggie fan base is referred to as the 12th Man and is counted on to provide support to the 11 |
| | players on the field. The unique tradition began in 1922 and still plays an active role today.
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