The Colgate Thirteen

The Colgate Thirteen, also known as The Colgate 13, is an undergraduate all-male a cappella group at Colgate University. The oldest a cappella group at the University, it is also the oldest collegiate all-male a cappella group in the United States. Established in 1942, The group is named for the 13 men who founded the university in 1819, each offering $13 and 13 prayers. The Thirteen regularly perform at schools, alumni, community, corporate, and sporting events. The group is known for performing the U.S. National Anthem at Super Bowl XIII in 1979. In 2024, the group traveled to Lambeau Field to perform the National Anthem for the Green Bay Packers against the Chicago Bears. In 2026, the group traveled to the Kia Center to perform the National Anthem for the Orlando Magic against the Los Angeles Lakers.