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1940

A difficult season, but a lasting identity: Greenbrier students officially choose the Bobcat mascot.

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1940

The Bobcats Get Their Name

A difficult season, but a lasting identity: Greenbrier students officially choose the Bobcat mascot.
Head Coach: Joe Henry Carter
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In May 1940, Greenbrier students voted “Bobcat” as the official mascot — a nickname that has endured ever since.

The football season itself was a difficult 1–9, making the birth of the Bobcat identity the lasting milestone of the year.

Greenbrier finished 1-9 under Joe Henry Carter. The schedule accounts for 83 points scored and 240 allowed across 10 games.

The season’s largest win was 13–12 over Barren Plains.

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#OpponentScoreResultNote
1Cedar Hill0–30L
2Orlinda7–15L
3Rogersville, AL0–12L
4Adams0–20L
5Coopertown6–24L
6Orlinda14–27L
7Barren Plains19–27L
8Barren Plains13–12W
9Cedar Hill15–48L
10Cross Plains9–25L
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1940 · The Bobcat Name

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