Wave the Flag
Encyclopedia
Wave the Flag is the fight song
for the University of Chicago
's athletic teams, the Maroons
. Gordon Erickson wrote the song in 1929. The tune was adapted from Miami University
's "Marching Song" written in 1908 by Raymond H. Burke
, a University of Chicago graduate who joined Miami's faculty in 1906.
Fight song
A fight song is primarily an American and Canadian sports term, referring to a song associated with a team. In both professional and amateur sports, fight songs are a popular way for fans to cheer for their team...
for the University of Chicago
University of Chicago
The University of Chicago is a private research university in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It was founded by the American Baptist Education Society with a donation from oil magnate and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller and incorporated in 1890...
's athletic teams, the Maroons
Chicago Maroons
The Maroons are the intercollegiate sports teams of the University of Chicago. They are named after the color maroon, one of the school's colors. They compete in the NCAA's Division III. They are primarily members of the University Athletic Association and were co-founders of the Big Ten...
. Gordon Erickson wrote the song in 1929. The tune was adapted from Miami University
Miami University
Miami University is a coeducational public research university located in Oxford, Ohio, United States. Founded in 1809, it is the 10th oldest public university in the United States and the second oldest university in Ohio, founded four years after Ohio University. In its 2012 edition, U.S...
's "Marching Song" written in 1908 by Raymond H. Burke
Raymond H. Burke
Raymond Hugh Burke was a teacher, businessman and member of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio’s third district....
, a University of Chicago graduate who joined Miami's faculty in 1906.
Lyrics
- Wave the flag of old Chicago,
- Maroon the color grand.
- Ever shall her team be victors
- Known throughout the land.
- With the grand old man to lead them,
- Without a peer they'll stand.
- Wave again the dear old banner,
- For they're heroes ev'ry man.