Former congressman Jack Brook's Stetson hat on display at his Celebration of Life services at the Montagne Center in Beaumont, Texas, on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012.

Many believed that the distinctive “Red Serge” uniform, including its flat-brimmed Stetson hat, had been a strong cultural symbol since the inception of RCMP in 1920.

The Stetson Hatters bring one of the most unusual mascot names in college sports to the NCAA men's tournament. In a field with Peacocks, Zips, Lopes and, uh, Beach , that's an accomplishment.