Who’s ready for the next batch?Sammy Bearkat ‘97 merchandise is custom printed in small batches. We take pre-orders for clothing and then ship the items directly to you when the batch is printed! Batch 1 shirts are in production! Batch 2 coming soon! Sammy Bearkat Stickers are Always Available! Shop Now You’ve found the place to get small batch Sammy Bearkat ‘97 gear. In 1997, Sammy Bearkat got a new look and ever since has been part bear, part kat and the loveable ambassador of the orange and white! For an entire generation, Sammy Bearkat ‘97 has been a beloved fixture at Sam Houston State.