George Edmondson, whose spirited “Two Bits” cheer became a Florida Gators tradition and earned him the long-running and legendary title of “Mr. Two Bits” and a special place in Gator Nation lore, died Tuesday. He was 97.
The news was first reported by longtime Florida scribe Buddy Martin, and later confirmed by Florida staff writer Scott Carter, who also wrote Florida’s official notice on Edmonson’s passing — and corrected its date to Tuesday from Wednesday.
A celebration of life in Edmondson’s honor will be held in Tampa in August, and per Florida’s release, “all friends of the Gators are invited to attend.