Shortly after the 1973 Championship season, a proud Bulldog booster (we have not been able to discover who yet) contacted the Mack Trucking Company based out of Sacramento. Mack Trucks graciously donated Big Black to the Vacaville Family who has been attending Bulldog Football games ever since.

Early on "Big Black" attended both home and away games, but with his age he is now only able to attend home games. Along with his attendance, the tradition of carrying "Big Black" onto the field for pre-game warm ups evolved sometime during the late 70's or early 80's.




"Dog Carrier" Captains are elected to carry him atop their shoulders and onto the field before the team runs out. This part of our tradition is considered a great honor to those who earn this responsibility.