Logomania: Sports Mascot Edition

Question 1

1958 "Pistol Pete" Eaton, a true cowboy became model for school's mascot @ OK's A&M University when students saw him?

Accepted Answer

Rriding his horse in the local parade

Question 2

1905 Unofficial mascot of the Mississippi State University Bulldogs. Officially granted mascot status in early 30s with?

Accepted Answer

Bully

Question 3

The Bulldogs of Yale date back from 1889 and based on a real dog named what?

Accepted Answer

Handsome Dan

Question 4

In 1997, The Oakland A's created a new elephant mascot and called him Stomper. What else was Stomper in?

Accepted Answer

A Public Service Announcement against chewing tobacco

Question 5

1955 Michigan State Sparty, originally made of paper-mache and created by members of which school ferternity?

Accepted Answer

Theta Xi

Question 6

1964 Note Dame Fighting Irish has it's origin not in the Emerald Isle as you would hope, but instead?

Accepted Answer

Designed by sports artist Theodore W. Drake in for $50

Question 7

1911 Delaware Blue Hen androgynous “fighting Blue Hen” Named after state bird of Delaware, what is this mascot's name?

Accepted Answer

YoUDee

Question 8

1959 Aubrie the Tiger as a cartoon mascot. Not an upright live anthrophmorphic tiger mascot until when?

Accepted Answer

1979

Question 9

1946 Sparky the Sundevil appeared on team logos, jumped to costumed mascot role in?

Accepted Answer

1952

Question 10

Phoenix Suns Gorilla. First 11 seasons Suns had no mascot, then in 1988 a fan got the idea from what?

Accepted Answer

Recieved a singing telegram from guy in gorilla suit

Question 11

1993 Harlem Globetrotters Globie inducted to the Mascot Hall of Fame in 2022 along side which other beloved mascot?

Accepted Answer

The Chicago South Paw

Question 12

1922 Washington Huskies. The Huskie was thought to be good luck, as in only it's 2nd season as mascot what happened?

Accepted Answer

After a winning football season, the Huskys went to the 1924 Rose Bowl

Question 13

1993 University of Nebraska Lil' Red Who stole Bob's Big Boy burger is what I'm thinking? Designed for WHICH of these?

Accepted Answer

Younger Husker fans, Women&#x27;s Volleyball fans

Question 14

Mr. Met first appeared in 1963 as a cartoon drawing in team programs. As a live mascot, he has a sidekick, name them!

Accepted Answer

Mrs. Met

Question 15

1899 S C U's Gamecocks used some version of this mascot into the 30s. No live mascot for almost 100 years, fan fav was?

Accepted Answer

Cocky-Doodle-Lou

Question 16

1965 Brutus Buckeye is the athletics mascot of Ohio State University. What is he?

Accepted Answer

A smiling nut with legs

Question 17

2011 Iona College Killian the Gaelic warrior. The student body quickly awarded what title to their own mascot?

Accepted Answer

Most terrifying mascot

Question 18

# 2 Creepiest mascot is S Illinois University. Is this a dog or a wearwolf? Guinness says Saluki is fastest & what else?

Accepted Answer

Known for Grace, Known for Speed, Known for Endurance

Question 19

1957 This is the mascot for the Hurricanes @ The University of Miami, can you name him?

Accepted Answer

Sebastian the Ibis

Question 20

The Chicago Cubs oldest continuous baseball mascot. After about 1910 club developed an unhealthy obsession w doing what?

Accepted Answer

Using real bears & bear cubs as their mascots

Question 21

1993 Florida Marlin's Billy Marlin an 8 ft tall, 250 pound natural-born clown & prankster. When does he do his dance?

Accepted Answer

Middle of the 5th inning

Question 22

Fav sports mascots all sports, all eras, from fan faves to the cute to the creepy. Which sport has oldest mascot?

Accepted Answer

Football (American)

Question 23

The Bearcat became UC mascot in 1914, in a football game against Wildcats. Key elements of story include all but WHICH?

Accepted Answer

A science teacher interested in cross breeding mammals

Question 24

Devised by senior H. D. "Joe" Mason in 1904, Penn State Nittany Lion because why?

Accepted Answer

Embarrassed that Penn State had no mascot

Question 25

2017 Chance the Gila Monster Las Vegas Golden Knights. Fans very confussed. They quickly learn Chance is not WHICH?

Accepted Answer

Not A yellow version of "The Thing" from the "Fantastic Four", Not a dinosaur, Not a gekko

Question 26

Okay to wrap up, we have the Top five creepiest sports mascots of all time... # 5 Creapazoid is Louisiana Lafayette's?

Accepted Answer

Ragin&#x27; Cajuns

Question 27

1990 Orbit Houston Astros as we know hin today, but the version they used in the 90's differs from this cute one how?

Accepted Answer

Baseball antena came out of the top of his head & were black, Smooth not furry, Original had giant ears

Question 28

1979 Youppi only mascot to get rehired, this time to hockey team The Montreal Canadiens, after his previous gig folded?

Accepted Answer

Montreal Expos

Question 29

1992 Pepperdine University Willy the Wave, looks like MackyDs Mac Tonight character. Earlier versions of Willy go back?

Accepted Answer

1952

Question 30

Appearing first in 1953 for the teams yearbook. What's this mascots name and city he plays for?

Accepted Answer

Mr. Redlegs - Cincinnati

Question 31

Phillies mascot Phillie Phanatic became so popular after his debut in 1978, that.....

Accepted Answer

All the furniture and new equipment they got was fluorescent green

Question 32

From 1969 Benny the Bull. Billed as "The NBAs All-Star - Hall of Fame Mascot" and what?

Accepted Answer

Most Followed Mascot on the Internet

Question 33

He lives in "his lair" @ Amway Center Magic's Stuff the Magic Dragon hatched from giant egg in 1989. Who played him 1st?

Accepted Answer

Dave Raymond, the original Phillie Phanatic

Question 34

1996 KC Royals Sluggerrr Crazy antics are likely for this lovable lion. When interviewed, he was ask his favorite food?

Accepted Answer

American League opponents

Question 35

# 1 mascot Creeper is WuShock, Wichita St Honor Society's contest to design mascot capturing schools spirit, winner was?

Accepted Answer

Elsea, former Marine said mascot should have a tough scowl

Question 36

2004 White Sox Southpaw In an interview S. Paw says he eats healthy but if no one is looking he snacks on all but WHICH?

Accepted Answer

Salted pretzels

Question 37

In 1921 North Carolina State became The Wolfpack when?

Accepted Answer

An unsigned letter was sent to the NC State Alumni Newspaper

Question 38

Willie the Wildcat mascotting for Northwestern University from 1947, created by an ad-firm how many years earlier?

Accepted Answer

14

Question 39

1974 The Famous Chicken @ San Diego started as cartoon, but in addition to being The Padres mascot he did all but WHICH?

Accepted Answer

Appears to be the only successful chicken mascot

Question 40

2007 Minnesotia Vikings. Viktor's story starts with a ship wreck in the Atlantic over a 1,000 years ago. And picks up?

Accepted Answer

In 2007 with the mysterious appearance of Viktor

Question 41

In 1895 this Golden Bears of California banner was flown at California University for what non traditional sports team?

Accepted Answer

Track & Field

Question 42

Milwauke Barrelman logo used from 1970-77. Reintroduced here as live mascot in 2014. Mascot was previously used by who?

Accepted Answer

American Association Brewers

Question 43

1983 The San Antonio Spurs Coyote. Beloved by fans, respected by his mascot peers, he also did what?

Accepted Answer

He hosted a league-wide mascot conference at the Spurs AT & T Center

Question 44

Originally 1936 the "Ghost"/Masked Rider @ Texas Tech University. Mascot tradition using a live horse started as?`

Accepted Answer

A dare

Question 45

1979 Big Red Western Kentucky University (Jim Henson inspired) don't ask "what is he?" He is the strange musings of who?

Accepted Answer

Ralph Carey

Question 46

BYU Cougars 1923. Eugene L. Roberts, a coach and faculty member, suggested the cougar because?

Accepted Answer

Native to Utah

Question 47

The Swining Friar @ San Diego Padres joined the NL in 1969, prior to the big-leagues the club was based where?

Accepted Answer

Houston, Texas

Question 48

The Wolverine is MUs mascot since founding in 1861; in 1927 fans get a real wolverine from Alaska, named Biff. Irony is?

Accepted Answer

But 1927 all the wolverines had been hunted to extinction in Michigan

Question 49

1897 Truman the Tiger is the official mascot of the University of Missouri. Mascot got his name in 1986, how?

Accepted Answer

Contest held by the school&#x27;s cheerleaders

Question 50

2000 Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Captain Fear! Before coming up with the name one name kept being bandied about, it was?

Accepted Answer

Chad

Question 51

Original Georga Bulldog 1894 was a solid white bull terrier mix owned by a student. This 50s version was 1st live mascot

Accepted Answer

Uga - 1956

Question 52

# 3 Creepy mascot is Saint Louis University's Billiken. Well, if he isn't a little cuttie pie! WHICH of these are TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Friendly with the other St. Louis mascots Fredbird and Louie, Mascot of SLU for over a century, Believed to be a bringer of luck and even a symbol of the devine

Question 53

1996 Blazer Universiry of Alabama @ Birmingham The familiar, friendly green dragon is a fan favorite & appears at WHICH?

Accepted Answer

On Instagram, Happenings, around the Birmingham area, UAB athletic events

Question 54

Henry Maloy, a cartoonist for the student newspaper, drew a memorable version of Jayhawk in 1912 for what football team?

Accepted Answer

University of Kansas

Question 55

In 1909 The Panthers became The University of Pittsberg's mascot as a result of what?

Accepted Answer

A meeting of students and alumni

Question 56

1997 Wally the Green Monster Boston Red Sox, charming muppet jawline, has an occasional sidekick named?

Accepted Answer

Tessie

Question 57

1940 Oregon Ducks mascot emerges! In 2010 the winner of this match up results in what?

Accepted Answer

Special license agreement with Disney to use Donald Duck character

Question 58

This intense and rather shaggy fellow was unleashed in 2018 as a hockey mascot for the Philadelphia Flyers?

Accepted Answer

Gritty

Question 59

# 4 Creep out mascot is from Providence. I'd miss the whole game, I wouldn't take my eyes off this dude! Who's the dude?

Accepted Answer

The Frier

Question 60

1979 Baltimore Orioles Bird, how was he introduced to his soon to be adoring fans?

Accepted Answer

Hatched out of giant egg at Memorial Stadium & became official team mascot

Logomania: Sports Mascot Edition

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Logomania: Sports Mascot Edition

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