The Gamecock Creeper

The Gamecock Creeper is a thrilling adventure story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The legendary figure of the Three-eyed Man, also known as the “Third Eye Man,” is associated with the University of South Carolina. According to local folklore, this mysterious figure was first sighted on November 12, 1949, by a student named Christopher Nichols, who referred to the creature as “The Sewer Man.” The Third Eye Man is described as having a disfigured appearance with a third eye on his forehead and silver skin1. The legend grew after the Third Eye Man was reportedly seen again by a university officer near the loading docks of Longstreet Theatre, hunched over mutilated chicken remains. Subsequent sightings and encounters, including an incident where students were chased by a silver-skinned figure, led to most of the entryways to the university’s underground service tunnels. The tunnels are often referred to as catacombs and have since been sealed off. The Third Eye Man is said to roam USC’s underground tunnels, and the legend has been kept alive through stories and even social media posts. While it’s a spine-chilling tale, it remains a piece of campus lore without concrete evidence to support the existence of such a being. The story of the Third Eye Man has become a part of the university’s cultural narrative, often shared during Halloween or as a rite of passage among students.