Cy Barcus Hawaiian Shirt Day

[couch 'em]

I'm surprised a great SMU connection to a ubiquitous clothing item doesn't get more credit among alums these days

[ponyboy]

There you go. Good catch

[CalallenStang]

I'm surprised a great SMU connection to a ubiquitous clothing item doesn't get more credit among alums these days

What is the story behind this?

[couch 'em]

Cy Barcus (of mustang band and Peruna I fame) helped popularize the hawaiian shirt on the mainland.

[smustatesman]

In St. Louis we honor Cy during Mardi Gras, with the Barcus Parade, sponsored by Nestles Purina. It started out as the world's largest Dog Parade, and has morphed into the world's largest Pet Parade. It's held two Sundays before MG, along with the Drag Races (yes men wearing dresses and high heels run a 60yd. race). Ya'll come on up to The STL ya hear.

[White Helmet]

Cy Barcus Hawaiian Shirt Fridays!!!

[lwjr]

Is this the Cy Barcus that built homes in the Park Cities? Or do I have them confused.

[couch 'em]

I think that's Jr. We are talking 1920s Barcus

[lwjr]

I think that's Jr. We are talking 1920s Barcus

Thanks

[Peruna_Ate_My_Rolex]

Cy Barcus Hawaiian Shirt Fridays!!!

"There's only two kinds of guys who wear Hawaiian shirts: gay guys and big fat party animals. And White Helmet doesn't look like a big fat party animal to me!" - Homer Simpson

[smustatesman]

Wasn't Cy one of, if not the first, band director ?

[White Helmet]

Cy Barcus Hawaiian Shirt Fridays!!!

"There's only two kinds of guys who wear Hawaiian shirts: gay guys and big fat party animals. And White Helmet doesn't look like a big fat party animal to me!" - Homer Simpson

I do have the fat part down but as for the rest well you know the saying, Any port in a storm.