Why a Stormy Petrel?
A stormy petrel is a seabird, commonly found on the Eastern seaboard, and known for flying low to the ocean to look for food. Dr. Thornwell Jacobs, Oglethorpe University’s president from 1915-1943, chose the Stormy Petrel as the school’s mascot. According to legend, James Oglethorpe was inspired by the courage of the small, gutsy bird as it dove in and out of the crashing ocean waves as he crossed the Atlantic Ocean in 1732. Source: Oglethorpe University Webpage (link). Did you know that there are nine (9) former Oglethorpe University players who made it to “the show”? Send corrections or updates to Baseball Almanac.
