Is Leslie Uggams a UConn fan?

[HuskyNan]

I’m watching Deadpool tonight. For those who haven’t seen it, it’s not your typical Marvel movie. It’s got nudity and violence - a lot of violence- and it’s hysterically funny in a gross, tacky, non-politically correct way. Anywho, Leslie Uggams plays Blind Al, Wade/Deadpool’s roommate. When Deadpool first meets Blind Al, she’s wearing a sweatshirt with what looks like a UConn husky on it. Check it out. Is Leslie a UConn fan?

 

[Vowelguy]

All the people on the Football & Men's board who see this title: "Womens board all excited about some HS player named Leslie Uggams."

 

[Carnac]

It looks like a PURPLE sweater or sweat top. If it is, that is a University of Washington garment. Their mascot is also a Husky. Their colors are purple & gold. That does not however preclude her from being a UConn fan. As you know, UConn fans are EVERYWHERE, and come in all ages, shapes and sizes.

 

[Vowelguy]

btw, sweatshirt is purple

 

[Biff]

btw, sweatshirt is purple

Whatchu talkin' about Willis?

 

[Vowelguy]

Whatchu talkin' about Willis?

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That doesn't look like National Flag blue

 

[Biff]

That doesn't look like National Flag blue

It's the lighting

 

[Vowelguy]

It looks like a PURPLE sweater. If it is, that is a University of Washington sweater. Their mascot is also a Husky.

Yeah, but as your pic shows, their husky looks different.

 

[ETSA]

Leslie Uggams delivered the commencement address to the UCONN School of Fine Arts graduates in May 2011 when my daughter recieved her degree. Ms. Uggams also received an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts that day. Leslie Uggams Awarded Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts Degree at UConn • Leslie Uggams

 

[Blueballer]

Yeah, but as your pic shows, their husky looks different.

Until 1994 the Washington Logo looked like this.....

 

[Blueballer]

I found another screen grab of her with the shirt and enhanced it a little. ........

While the shirt graphic probably looks more like the old Washington Husky than the new UCONN Husky there is a better possibility that the design that is not affiliated with either school. Just a shirt that has a Husky Dog (Or maybe even a wolf?)

 

[Carnac]

Leslie Uggams delivered the commencement address to the UCONN School of Fine Arts graduates in May 2011 when my daughter recieved her degree. Ms. Uggams also received an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts that day. Leslie Uggams Awarded Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts Degree at UConn • Leslie Uggams

See?, I was right!

 

[cockhrnleghrn]

I found another screen grab of her with the shirt and enhanced it a little. ... View attachment 39342

While the shirt graphic probably looks more like the old Washington Husky than the new UCONN Husky there is a better possibility that the design that is not affiliated with either school. Just a shirt that has a Husky Dog (Or maybe even a wolf?)

So, she's an NC State or Nevada fan?

 

[LETTERL]

Leslie Uggams is still alive?

 

[mbr33ct]

This thread already made Google search.

 

[Vowelguy]

All the people on the Football & Men's board who see this title: "Womens board all excited about some HS player named Leslie Uggams."

Oh I forgot, she did have a role on Empire (Lucious' Mom) a few years ago, so some of the millenials might know who she is.

 

[Bama fan]

I am just glad to know she is still alive. My mother, who has departed this mortal coil, watched her on Lawrence Welk show ages ago.

 

[Lawrence]

I’m watching Deadpool tonight. For those who haven’t seen it, it’s not your typical Marvel movie. It’s got nudity and violence - a lot of violence- and it’s hysterically funny in a gross, tacky, non-politically correct way. Anywho, Leslie Uggams plays Blind Al, Wade/Deadpool’s roommate. When Deadpool first meets Blind Al, she’s wearing a sweatshirt with what looks like a UConn husky on it. Check it out. Is Leslie a UConn fan?

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I don't know if she's a fan, but I've always been a fan of hers. I love the shirt...

 

[HuskyNan]

She’s only 75. We’ve got people on the board who have at least 10 years on her.

She’s great in the movie. Terrific sense of humor

 

[tomcat]

I'm one of (I'm sure) many here who remember Leslie Uggams as an very talented kid on a show called Name That Tune in the 50s. Had no idea what had happened to her since. Nice to she she's still around.