Minnesota Golden Gophers Fleece: Squares

The Minnesota Golden Gophers compete in the longest standing rivalry in Division I-A football with the Wisconsin Badgers. The winner of the game receives the Paul Bunyan Axe, commemorating a rivalry that was first established in 1890 and has currently been played 116 times.

The Golden Gophers participate in long standing rivalries with other Big Ten schools. The rivalry the Gophers have with Michigan results in the winner being awarded the Little Brown Jug. The Floyd of Rosedale is presented to the winner of the Iowa vs. Minnesota game. The Governor's Victory Bell goes to the winner of the Penn St. vs. Minnesota game.

The Golden Gophers' football national championships:

• 1934: Record: 8-0, Coach: Bernie Bierman

• 1935: Record: 8-0, Coach: Bernie Bierman

• 1936: Record: 7-1, Coach: Bernie Bierman

• 1940: Record: 8-0, Coach: Bernie Bierman

• 1941: Record: 8-0, Coach: Bernie Bierman

• 1960: Record: 8-0, Coach: Murray Warmath

Big Ten Conference Championships:

1. 1900

2. 1903

3. 1904

4. 1906

5. 1909

6. 1910

7. 1911

8. 1915

9. 1927

10. 1933

11. 1934

12. 1935

13. 1937

14. 1938

15. 1940

16. 1941

17. 1960

18. 1967

Heisman Trophy

• Bruce Smith - 1941

Outland Trophy (Most outstanding interior lineman)

• Tom Brown - 1960

• Bobby Bell - 1962

• Greg Eslinger - 2005

Jim Thorpe Award (Most outstanding defensive back)

• Tyrone Carter - 1999

Dave Rimington Trophy (Most outstanding center)

• Greg Eslinger - 2005

John Mackey Award (Most outstanding tight end)

• Matt Spaeth - 2006

The Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball program met with early success, en route to two national championships in 1902 and 1919.

The Golden Gophers are a dominating force in NCAA ice hockey. The men's team has won 5 national championships, while the women's team has won 3.

The design of the Minnesota Golden Gophers Fleece: Squares is composed by the University's M logo, football helmets and the Goldy Gopher mascot over a maroon and yellow squared background.

The Minnesota Golden Gophers Fleece: Squares is not suitable for children's sleepwear. All patterns have been licensed by the University of Minnesota and are for individual consumption only. Any other use of the Minnesota Golden Gophers Fleece: Squares is prohibited and illegal.