A gamecock is a strong, colorful, and territorial type of chicken, or fowl, bred for maximum aggression. Trinomial name Gallus gallus domesticus A chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus) is a type of domesticated bird which is often raised as a type of poultry. ... A fowl is a bird of any kind, although some types of birds use the word specifically in their names (for example, Guineafowl and Peafowl). ...

Because gamecocks are bred for aggression, however, they are ideal for participation in cockfighting.

Today, cockfighting, like most blood sports, is outlawed in most states of the United States, except Louisiana and New Mexico and in many countries around the world, and the term has become better known as a nickname for athletic teams. The University of South Carolina, Jacksonville State University in Alabama, Sumter High School (Sumter, South Carolina) and Screven High School (Sylvania, Georgia) use the name for their athletics teams. A blood sport is a sport where at least two animals are removed from their natural environment, placed in an enclosed space and made to fight, for the purpose of peoples entertainment or gambling. ... Official language(s) English and French Capital Baton Rouge Largest city New Orleans at last census; probably Baton Rouge since Hurricane Katrina Area  Ranked 31st  - Total 51,885 sq. ... Official language(s) None; English and Spanish de facto Capital Largest city Santa Fe Albuquerque Area  Ranked 5th  - Total 121,665 sq. ... The University of South Carolina (also known as USC, South Carolina, or simply Carolina) is a public, coeducational, research university. ... Jacksonville State University Jacksonville State University is a public, coeducational university in Jacksonville, Alabama in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama. ... Official language(s) English Capital Montgomery Largest city Birmingham Area  Ranked 30th  - Total 52,423 sq. ... Sumter (IPA: or ) is a city located in Sumter County, South Carolina. ... Sylvania is a city located in Screven County, Georgia. ...

"Gamecock" is sometimes used as a nickname for people who are considered fierce fighters. During the American Revolution, General Thomas Sumter earned the nickname in his battle against the English forces in South Carolina. The American Revolution was a revolution that ended two centuries of rule in Thirteen Colonies of North America by the British Empire and created the modern United States of America. ... General Thomas Sumter (August 14, 1734 - June 1, 1832) was a hero of the American Revolution and went on to become a longtime member of the Congress of the United States. ... Great Britain lies between Ireland and continental Europe Great Britain is an island lying off the north-western coast of Europe and to the east of Ireland, comprising the main territory of the United Kingdom. ... Official language(s) English Capital Columbia Largest city Columbia Area  Ranked 40th  - Total 34,726 sq. ...

See also

• Shamo

For the Japanese action manga, see: Shamo (manga) Shamo (軍鶏 or シャモ) is a breed of chicken of Japan which was originated in Thailand. ...

External links

• The Gamecock - Basic Breeding Concepts and Considerations
• University of South Carolina - Sports: Traditions: Nicknamevvv
• GameCock.com - Gamecock Links