Despite the excitement, the availability and price of alligator meat posed challenges for many. Specialty butcher shops offered the delicacy, but it came at a premium price—approximately $9.95 per ...

In 1983, coach Mike Ditka ate alligator in Florida before a Tampa Bay Buccaneers game. The team won that game — and the Bears continued the ritual all the way to their historic Super Bowl win.

Gator Hator Week is continuing up until the start of the big game against Florida on Saturday. Several local businesses are taking part in cheering on the Vols by serving up gator meat. Hard Knox ...