The original "VOLS" sign was erected in the summer of 1966 atop the south endzone, the same season the new north bleachers were installed. This photo is from the 1966 Kentucky game.
This version of the sign remained intact from 1966 through the 1975 season, even though the southwest upper deck had been completed for the 1972 season. This photo was taken in 1974, from behind the north endzone bleachers. Notice the southwest upper deck in the far right.
This was taken from the press box in '75 for another view. It looked like this from '72-'75.
When the south east upper deck was completed for the 1976 season, a new sign was placed atop the newly completed, south upper deck. The new "VOLS" sign would be orange with white lettering. The stadium was a double-decked horseshoe from '76-'79.
This version would remain unchanged for 22 seasons, until a new sign was made with the construction of a "Jumbo Tron" for the 1999 season. The new addition features the old white background, with orange lettering, outlined in black.
