Chandler Gymnasium. The gymnasium also includes a practice area for the golf team. Tony Plansky Track The Tony Plansky Track, used by the men's and women's outdoor track & field programs, rings Weston Field. The 400-meter track was installed in 1987. Towne Field House The Towne Field House is the home of the men's and women's indoor track & field programs and also has indoor practice facilities for a number of outdoor sports. It opened in September 1970. Traditions Mascot The origin of the college's mascot, the Purple Cow, is believed to be the following 1895 poem by Frank Gelett Burgess: I never saw a purple cow I never hope to see one But I can tell you anyhow I'd rather see than be one. In 1907, Williams students began publishing a humor magazine named the Purple Cow, which credited its name to Burgess' poem. Over the following decades, the mascot gained widespread acceptance. "Yard by Yard" The following traditional song was once often sung at Williams sporting events, but its current use is limited. Yard by yard we'll fight our way Thro' Amherst's line, Every man on every play, Striving all the time. Cheer on cheer will rend the air, All behind our men. And we'll fight for dear old Williams And we'll win and win again. The Walk The Walk, which began in 1971, is a post-game tradition of the Williams football team. If Williams wins its homecoming football game, played against either Amherst or Wesleyan, the team walks up Spring Street to St. Pierre's Barber Shop. There, they enjoy cold beverages and cigars and subject underclassmen players to embarrassing haircuts. The Walk was named the best post-game tradition in America by Sports Illustrated in 1992. Notable alumni Josh Bolton, class of 2006, men's soccer; professional soccer player John Bray, class of 1900, men's track & field; bronze medalist in the men's 1500 meters at the 1900 Summer Olympics Ethan Brooks, class of 1996, football; National Football League player Horace Brown, class of 1919, men's track & field; gold medalist in the men's 3000 meters team and individual races at the 1920 Summer Olympics Erin Burnett, class of 1998, field hockey and women's lacrosse; CNN journalist and news anchor Dan Calichman, class of 1990, men's soccer; United States men's national soccer team player Artie Clarke, class of 1889, baseball; Major League Baseball player for the New York Giants