What year did the SMU shetland pony mascot kill the Fordham Ram mascot?

looney_tunes

Perhaps the most infamous incident involving Peruna is the football game where he killed the mascot of the Fordham Rams. During the game, the Fordham handlers led the Ram too close to the Mustang, and it was killed instantly with a kick to the head. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peruna Although this 'fact' is widely stated, along with other exploits of the various incarnations of Peruna, nobody seems to have an exact date. Perhaps it is a bit like George Washington and the cherry tree? Jan 13 10, 1:53 PM

Datsmeharse

I attended SMU and I had heard that story, I think it was in the late 30's or early 40's. It was talked about in a school publication. I'd believe it too, Peruna (who is usually a stallion, hence uncastrated) has always been right ornery. He's tried to mount Misty, the Texas Tech mascot, a number of times, and I know he kicked the bejesus out of Bevo the UT Longhorn once. Jan 13 10, 5:37 PM