Bow Down to Washington is the official fight song of the University of Washington. It was written by Lester Wilson in 1915 for a competition requesting a new song for the university; the competition, sponsored by The Daily, had a grand prize of US$25 (the equivalent of $485 in 2006). "Bow Down to Washington" was first used as a fight song at the Washington-California football game on November 6, 1915.

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  • Bow Down to Washington is the official fight song of the University of Washington. It was written by Lester Wilson in 1915 for a competition requesting a new song for the university; the competition, sponsored by The Daily, had a grand prize of US$25 (the equivalent of $485 in 2006). "Bow Down to Washington" was first used as a fight song at the Washington-California football game on November 6, 1915. It is typically played and sung at all University of Washington sporting events at which the University of Washington Husky Marching Band is present, including all football, basketball, and volleyball games. The song has earned acclaim worldwide. The San Diego Journal stated that, "It is generally agreed that 'Bow Down' is the greatest college fight song."
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  • Bow Down to Washington is the official fight song of the University of Washington. It was written by Lester Wilson in 1915 for a competition requesting a new song for the university; the competition, sponsored by The Daily, had a grand prize of US$25 (the equivalent of $485 in 2006). "Bow Down to Washington" was first used as a fight song at the Washington-California football game on November 6, 1915.
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