RIP, George Edmondson - Mr. 2 Bits

[Detroitgator]

RIP... your legacy lives on...

 

[Okeechobee Joe]

I did say Disney type, sort of how they make presidents, not a cartoon.

Chief, hope you're having a great 4th of July up there in Jackson, Tennessee if you're still there. You can expect a lot of firecrackers and fireworks up your way because Tennesseans have a fascination with things that go "boom!". I like the way they do the Mr. Two Bits thing now with the honorary guest of the day doing the cheers. Any sort of animated character in the image of George Edmondson is just going to look grotesque in my humble opinion.

When I was in school Mr. Two Bits was positioned up in the stands. He did not go down to center stage much later. The clothes he wore recalls a throwback dress code to the days that Edmondson first started out at Florida Field. There was the yellow or white buttoned down shirt with the orange and blue tie and a pair of khaki pants. Before this the dress code was a white buttoned down short sleeved shirt with a narrow black tie. If you look at the picture of the fans in the stands when Steve Spurrier was quarterback it looked like a convention of insurance salesmen minus the ink pen pocked protectors.

Sorry to see you go Mr. George Edmondson but know that your heritage will live on in Gator Country.

 

[Okeechobee Joe]

View attachment 15718 RIP... your legacy lives on...

It took me awhile before I noticed Noah with the yellow t-shirt and couldn't understand what your post had to do with George Edmundson.

 

[Gulfstream]

RIP brother 2Bits.

 

[78]

It took me awhile before I noticed Noah with the yellow t-shirt and couldn't understand what your post had to do with George Edmundson.

Beat me to it. I looked at that pic for several seconds before I had any idea Noah had the Two Bits T-shirt on.

 

[GatorFL]

RIP Mr. 2Bits......

 

[ChiefGator]

Chief, hope you're having a great 4th of July up there in Jackson, Tennessee if you're still there. You can expect a lot of firecrackers and fireworks up your way because Tennesseans have a fascination with things that go "boom!". I like the way they do the Mr. Two Bits thing now with the honorary guest of the day doing the cheers. Any sort of animated character in the image of George Edmondson is just going to look grotesque in my humble opinion.

When I was in school Mr. Two Bits was positioned up in the stands. He did not go down to center stage much later. The clothes he wore recalls a throwback dress code to the days that Edmondson first started out at Florida Field. There was the yellow or white buttoned down shirt with the orange and blue tie and a pair of khaki pants. Before this the dress code was a white buttoned down short sleeved shirt with a narrow black tie. If you look at the picture of the fans in the stands when Steve Spurrier was quarterback it looked like a convention of insurance salesmen minus the ink pen pocked protectors.

Sorry to see you go Mr. George Edmondson but know that your heritage will live on in Gator Country.

Thanks for the input, I won't be here much longer and with a move I am going to try to change my lifestyle. Less TV and internet (way less internet) and more pool time and personal interactions. The Gator club where I am moving too seems to be inactive, I hope to restore it at least somewhat.

I too remember him going around the stadium leading his famous cheer. Eventually he will be missed, but he will live on in legend.

 

[soflagator]

RIP... your legacy lives on...

Quite a rack.

Must be, what, 30 wine glasses up there?

 

[Detroitgator]

Beat me to it. I looked at that pic for several seconds before I had any idea Noah had the Two Bits T-shirt on.

The team did Mr. Two Bits at halftime (this was 2016) this was back at hotel post game... I always forget who the other player is sitting on left.

 

[78]

The team did Mr. Two Bits at halftime (this was 2016) this was back at hotel post game... I always forget who the other player is sitting on left.

It's Corey Brewer.

 

[CGgater]

Mr 2 Bits was a huge Gator tradition and one of my favorites. As a kid, I was always excited when he led our section. A true Gator Great and I agree he deserves a statue in or by a major entrance to the Swamp. And I didn’t notice anyone else start this, so I’ll get it going...

TWO BITS!!!

 

[gardnerwebbgator]

RIP indeed. A statue is definitely in order, along with a patch on the uniform or decal on the helmet.

Hell, have Jordan make a uni with the base color of the yellow shirt he wore for the Homecoming game this fall.

 

[Thick&ThinG8r]

If you were lucky enough for Mr 2 bits to pop up in your section as a kid it was bigger than the game but, the last thing we need is a statue of another white guy until Emmitt or Wilbur are recognize in that way.

 

[soflagator]

RIP indeed. A statue is definitely in order, along with a patch on the uniform or decal on the helmet.

Hell, have Jordan make a uni with the base color of the yellow shirt he wore for the Homecoming game this fall.

I actually love this idea. That sounds great.

 

[stephenPE]

George always looked a little frazzled on hot days. He moved around so much. We did get really excited when he came to our section. I remember him even back to the sixties. You could always tell where he was by a sudden big cheer. During the SOS years you could hear that cheer from the stadium miles away..........where he came out before the game..........

 

[Phineus Maximus]

RIP. Probably the most well-known Gator who wasn't a player or coach. He's a Gator legend.

 

[rogdochar]

A legend and a Gator at heart. Sad day if true.
He's such a part of lore they should put a statue of him inside the stadium somewhere.

If any person deserves a statue and a place in the ring of honor it's this man. A graduate of another school who, while at a Gator's game got pissed off because the Gator fans were booing their team, And created a legacy known all over the college football world.
My deepest respects.
Who to call to get this rolling?

RIP indeed. A statue is definitely in order, along with a patch on the uniform or decal on the helmet.
Hell, have Jordan make a uni with the base color of the yellow shirt he wore for the Homecoming game this fall.

Strategically placed = Humongous action-photo for all to see and remember.
Maybe this season a photo over the locker room exit ... for players to tap for luck as they go out.
Inside = a "closed circuit" video-station of George in action.
RIP = shoulda done these things when he was alive.:( Mr. 2-bits was a life-long Gator blessing.

 

[ChiefGator]

If you were lucky enough for Mr 2 bits to pop up in your section as a kid it was bigger than the game but, the last thing we need is a statue of another white guy until Emmitt or Wilbur are recognize in that way.

Do we really need to bring age and race into this sort of thread, it should all be about accomplishments. And as far as I can tell he had far more accomplishments as a Gator supporter than any coach, player, AD, or student. He did it for far longer than any player, for a selfless reason, and until he could no longer do so. If he is now gone, every Gator should remember him.

 

[Jbossgator8]

RIP, another legend gone...

 

[GatorJB]

He will be missed for sure, but he certainly left behind an admirable legacy. I'm glad I had the opportunity to see him in person before he retired.