George Mason a Patriot? Ironic Team Nicknames

by user Roblefko

I just came across this ironic piece of information. George Mason University, nicknamed the George Mason Patriots was named after George Mason, one of the three delegates who refused to sign the U.S. Constiution. What a patriot!

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Date
Tue 03/28/06, 9:51 am EST