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at El Paso. The new image complemented the play of the team on the field while winning the hearts of the Bulldog alumni and fans. Georgia was the first team in the Southeastern Conference to use a decal on its helmets, and it resonated like no other. You wear that “G” across the country, and you would hear people shout out, “Go Dawgs.”

Anne was proud of her contribution to the image of the football team. She never was out front calling attention to herself but was proud to have played such an important role with Georiga’s “G,” which gave UGA an image that was recognized nationally.

Television made its foray into college football about that time, and when the networks showcased the Bulldogs’ “G,” it became so prominent that it enhanced the University of Georgia’s image in college athletic competition as much as Uga, the mascot, did.

Often there are behind- the-scenes players whose contributions to the success of an athletic program turn out to be monumental. Anne Donaldson, a charming smalltown wife of a Georgia assistant coach, was one who brought great respect to the program at the start of the Dooley era, and UGA has been the fortunate benefactor.