October Transfer Hokie News
Why Maroon and Orange?
The original colors, black and cadet gray, were adopted in 1892, but they were discarded because people felt they were suggestive of a prison uniform when worn in stripes.
The new colors, officially known as “Chicago maroon” and “burnt orange,” are unique to Virginia Tech and were first worn in a football game against Roanoke College in October 1896.
The truth is, you know you're a Hokie when you purposefully pair maroon and orange and know you look good!
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