Details of the Devil: The History of Duke's Mascot
146There is so much more to the Blue Devil than you know. Details of the Devil: The History of Duke’s Mascot premieres on YouTube March 19th at 6:00pm. Check it out to hear all the stories you never knew about Duke University’s iconic symbol.
Beyond being named after a group of famous French soldiers from World War I, there have been 100 years of stories, shenanigans and students that have entertained fans around the world. This film captures many of the endearing moments that have made the Blue Devil so special.
Prepared as part of Duke’s Centennial Celebration, Details of the Devil is a delightful deep dive into the origins of Duke's mascot, as well as many of the "behind the mask" stories of the students that have portrayed the Blue Devil over the years.
Film Credits:
Written and Directed by
Bryan Reklis
Produced by
Julie Schoonmaker
Lisa Weistart
Edited by
Bryan Reklis
Interview Subjects
Jerry Adamson\nGraham Attipoe\nRyan Balch\nJay Bilas\nRobert Boudwin\nSkylar Brogan\nRussell Crock
Michael Holyfield\nAaron Kirschenfeld
Zach Davis\nMatt Faye\nValerie Gillispie\nRachel Heis\nAdam Hollowell
Kara Lawson\nMorgan McCloud\nPhillip McClure\nSteve O’Brien\nCate Schick\nGraham Sharpe
Paul Stouffer\nNick Tsintolas\nJim Tobin
Lisa Weistart\nRoss Winston\nJohn Wollman
Camera Operators
Eyrcka Anderson\nKiaira Cooper
Emily Frachtling
Calvin Koo\nJared Lazarus
Megan Mendenhall
Bryan Reklis
Julie Schoonmaker\nAyanna Shepherd\nBill Snead
Assistant Editor
Ayanna Shepherd
Narration
David Shumate
Title Design
Izzy Nunez
Archival Imagery
Duke University Archives
The Duke Chronicle
The Chanticleer
Reagan Lunn
Nolan Elingburg
Special Thanks
Alli Slater, Kyle Serba, Mike DeGeorge,
Meagan Arce, Jalen Manning, Mike Sobb, Duke Athletics,
Duke Alumni Engagement and Development,
Duke University Archives
00:00 Intro
01:18 How Duke became the Blue Devils
02:45 The Early Days of the Blue Devil
04:11 The Duke Blue Devil vs. The Navy Goat
05:48 The 1960s and 1970s | The Batman Era
06:33 The Big Head Era (1980-2008)
08:16 The Small Head Era (2008-present)
10:31 The Importance of Mascoting
12:22 Being the Blue Devil
13:10 Becoming the Blue Devil
15:44 Mascot Mishaps and Mayhem
17:49 "The Blue Devil Locker Room" through the years
19:11 Memorable Moments and Impact on the crowd
21:35 Blue Devil Firsts
23:10 The Otherhood
25:12 Legacy of the Blue Devil
26:35 Behind the Scenes
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