Edwin Pearlstine

Earning a degree from Carolina is not a prerequisite to becoming a diehard Gamecock. Just ask Edwin Pearlstine, who started attending USC football games about 40 years ago with good friends who introduced him to the Garnet & Black fraternity of fans at Williams-Brice Stadium. He's been a member in good standing ever since.

Pearlstine, a Charleston native and businessman, attended the "other" Carolina, but his allegiance is solidly with this one. So much so, in fact, that he's designated a generous charitable gift annuity to ultimately benefit USC's Athletics Department. This gift will not only ensure his support for the Gamecocks for a long time to come, but it will also provide him with guaranteed income payments for life.