Battle Red Day
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Battle Red Day is an annual tradition of the Houston Texans
franchise of the National Football League
that was started in 2003.
the mascot and the Bull Pen Pep Band
all dress in red and fans are also strongly encouraged to come dressed in red as well.
There are usually two battle red days scheduled every year, although there have been years where there has been only one scheduled, as was the case in 2003 and 2006. Battle red days are usually scheduled towards the latter half of the season and are usually designated for games where they play divisional rivals. The Texans have experienced great success during battle red day games, having won the majority of the contests since the creation of the day.
On Thursday, December 13, 2007, they wore their red jersey with red pants for the first time in their franchise history.
On Sunday, October 30, 2011, they returned to the red jersey with white pants.
became the first corporate sponsor of Battle Red Day in 2006.
2006 also marked the first-annual Battle Red Run, which took place on Saturday, October 21 to benefit the Methodist DeBakey Heart Center, one of the busiest and most experienced cardiac centers in the country. The event featured special appearances by Toro and the Texans Cheerleaders and encouraged participants to wear red and participate in either a 5K Race, 5K Run/Walk, or Toro’s Kids K.
All-time Battle Red Day record: 8-4
Houston Texans
The Houston Texans are a professional American football team based in Houston, Texas. The team is currently a member of the Southern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
franchise of the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
that was started in 2003.
History
In 2003, the Texans unveiled a red alternate jersey that the team could wear up to twice a year at home games, as per the NFL's rule on alternate uniform use. The team decided to designate these games where the team would wear the red jerseys as "battle red days" in order to drum up extra fan support and interest. The Texans Cheerleaders, ToroToro (mascot)
Toro is the official mascot of the NFL's Houston Texans. According to his official biography, he was "born" on April 21, 2001, making his Zodiac sign that of a Taurus.-External links:*...
the mascot and the Bull Pen Pep Band
Bull Pen Pep Band
The Bull Pen Pep Band is a 45-member musical group that performs at all home games for the Houston Texans franchise of the National Football League. The band plays at home games and various other marketing, promotional and community outreach events sponsored by the Texans throughout the year...
all dress in red and fans are also strongly encouraged to come dressed in red as well.
There are usually two battle red days scheduled every year, although there have been years where there has been only one scheduled, as was the case in 2003 and 2006. Battle red days are usually scheduled towards the latter half of the season and are usually designated for games where they play divisional rivals. The Texans have experienced great success during battle red day games, having won the majority of the contests since the creation of the day.
On Thursday, December 13, 2007, they wore their red jersey with red pants for the first time in their franchise history.
On Sunday, October 30, 2011, they returned to the red jersey with white pants.
Corporate sponsorship and Battle Red Run
Houston-based energy company HalliburtonHalliburton
Halliburton is the world's second largest oilfield services corporation with operations in more than 70 countries. It has hundreds of subsidiaries, affiliates, branches, brands and divisions worldwide and employs over 50,000 people....
became the first corporate sponsor of Battle Red Day in 2006.
2006 also marked the first-annual Battle Red Run, which took place on Saturday, October 21 to benefit the Methodist DeBakey Heart Center, one of the busiest and most experienced cardiac centers in the country. The event featured special appearances by Toro and the Texans Cheerleaders and encouraged participants to wear red and participate in either a 5K Race, 5K Run/Walk, or Toro’s Kids K.
Past Battle Red Day Results
| Date Played | Winning Team | Losing Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2003 | Houston Texans | Carolina Panthers Carolina Panthers The Carolina Panthers are a professional American football team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They are currently members of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Panthers, along with the Jacksonville Jaguars, joined the NFL as expansion... |
14-10 |
| October 31, 2004 | Houston Texans | Jacksonville Jaguars Jacksonville Jaguars The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League... |
20-6 |
| November 28, 2004 | Houston Texans | Tennessee Titans Tennessee Titans The Tennessee Titans are a professional American football team based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. They are members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Previously known as the Houston Oilers, the team began play in 1960 as a charter... |
31-21 |
| October 23, 2005 | Indianapolis Colts Indianapolis Colts The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League .... |
Houston Texans | 38-20 |
| December 24, 2005 | Jacksonville Jaguars | Houston Texans | 38-20 |
| October 22, 2006 | Houston Texans | Jacksonville Jaguars | 27-7 |
| December 13, 2007 | Houston Texans | Denver Broncos Denver Broncos The Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado. They are currently members of the West Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League... |
31-13 |
| December 30, 2007 | Houston Texans | Jacksonville Jaguars | 42-28 |
| December 1, 2008 | Houston Texans | Jacksonville Jaguars | 30-17 |
| September 27, 2009 | Jacksonville Jaguars | Houston Texans | 31-24 |
| December 13, 2010 | Baltimore Ravens | Houston Texans | 34-28 |
| October 30, 2011 | Houston Texans | Jacksonville Jaguars | 24-14 |
All-time Battle Red Day record: 8-4