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MTSU Blue Raiders Wear Dolly Parton Tribute Patch
29 Aug
Summary
- MTSU football team honors Dolly Parton with special jersey patch.
- The patch features Parton's signature and birth/death years.
- Donations to Parton's Imagination Library are encouraged at the game.
Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) is commemorating the life of country music legend Dolly Parton. The university's football team, the Blue Raiders, will don a special jersey patch for their upcoming home opener on September 5th.
This tribute patch will prominently feature Parton's signature along with her birth and death years. The game against Murray State marks a significant date, aligning with the '9 to 5' theme of Parton's celebrated song and film.
Further honoring Parton's legacy, MTSU is encouraging fans attending the game to contribute to her Imagination Library program. This initiative, founded in 1995, provides books to young children.
A game-worn jersey bearing the special patch will be donated to MTSU's Center for Popular Music, which houses numerous artifacts from Parton's illustrious career. This gesture underscores the university's deep respect for the beloved singer and philanthropist.
