The University of Texas at El Paso has a new, officially licensed, limited-edition bobblehead of the newly unveiled UTEP Miners mascot Paydirt Pete, and you can be one of the first to own one! The redesigned Paydirt Pete bobblehead is being released to celebrate UTEP joining the Mountain West Conference, which became official on Wednesday, July 1st. The bobblehead is being produced by the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum, an official licensee of the University of Texas at El Paso.
The bobbleheads are $35 each plus an $8 flat-rate shipping charge per order. Each bobblehead will be individually numbered to only 2,026, so hurry and order to make sure you get one. The Paydirt Pete bobblehead will be in a running position on an orange circular base with “UTEP Miners” across the front. This modernized Paydirt Pete bobblehead is wearing his signature wide-brimmed miner hat and overalls adorned with UTEP across the chest. Sporting a beard and mustache, he is also holding his trusty pickaxe.
“We’re excited to unveil this bobblehead of the redesigned Paydirt Pete, the popular mascot of the UTEP Miners,” National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum co-founder and CEO Phil Sklar said. “Since debuting in 1980, Paydirt Pete has undergone several incarnations to become the mascot he is today. He now looks better than ever and this bobblehead will be a must-have for fans of the UTEP Miners everywhere!”
Paydirt Pete originated from a 1974 contest to give a name to the mascot. It was selected from over 500 entries. The first Paydirt Pete mascot started as a lovable “little ol’ Miner” dubbed “Sweet Pete” in 1980. Since then, Paydirt Pete has undergone changes to become the tougher, meaner-looking mascot of today.
Purchase yours here: Paydirt Pete UTEP Miners Bobblehead (Presale) – National Bobblehead HOF Store
The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum, which is located at 170 S. 1st St. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, opened to the public on February 1st, 2019. The HOF and Museum also produces high quality, customized bobbleheads for retail sale as well as organizations, individuals, and teams across the country.