New Bear Down book chronicles John 'Button' Salmon's life

Thursday, September 17, 2026 · Reported by KGUN 9 Local News

Arizona fans embrace the "Bear Down" battle cry. For nearly a century, Wildcat fans have been echoing the final words of John "Button" Salmon.

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