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history of nicknames

per http://www.uclabruins.com/news/2013/4/17/208274749.aspx

  • The UCLA football team, playing its first season, was then known as the "Cubs"
  • in 1923, under new coach Jimmie Cline, the football team adopted the name "Grizzlies"
  • became the "Bruins" in 1928 and has been recognized as such ever since.

Articles updated accordingly. UW Dawgs ( talk) 06:16, 9 September 2016 (UTC) reply