Nittany Lion - Wikipedia
WEBThe Nittany Lion is the eastern mountain lion mascot of the athletic teams of the Pennsylvania State University, known as the Penn State Nittany Lions. Created in 1907, the "Nittany" forename refers to the local Mount Nittany, which overlooks the university.
The origin of the Nittany Lion | Penn State University
WEBApr 18, 2024 · UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The idea for Penn State’s beloved Nittany Lion mascot was formed on April 20, 1904. As we celebrate the 120th birthday of the "Symbol of Our Best," we pay homage to our mascot, the story of its origin and how its looks have evolved over the years and decades.
Penn State Nittany Lions - Wikipedia
WEBThe Penn State Nittany Lions are the athletic teams of Pennsylvania State University, except for the women's basketball team, known as the Lady Lions. The school colors are navy blue and white. [2] The school mascot is the Nittany Lion. The intercollegiate athletics logo was commissioned in 1983.
Nittany Lion - Penn State - Official Athletics Website
WEBSep 9, 2024 · Nittany Lion Info. The Nittany Lion Mascot is an essential part of Penn State's tradition and pride, which originated in 1904 during a baseball game against Princeton. Upon hearing their rivals ...
The symbol of our best: Penn State Nittany Lion mascot revealed
WEBAug 28, 2020 · For three years, Class of 2020 graduate Zach Sowa lived a double life: He was a College of Information Sciences and Technology student and the face of Penn State — the Nittany Lion mascot. How did he balance his time and manage to keep one of the University's best-kept secrets?
Nittany Lion Shrine | History | Penn State
WEBThe Nittany Lion as Penn State’s mascot originated with Harrison D. "Joe" Mason all the way back in 1907. Since Penn State lacked a mascot, Mason fabricated the Nittany Lion, the "fiercest beast of them all," who could overcome even Princeton’s Bengal tiger.
Penn State History Lessons: The Nittany Lion Mascot - Onward …
WEBMar 31, 2016 · More than fifty privileged people have worn the Nittany Lion costume to embody Penn State’s beloved mascot throughout its lifetime. Beginning unofficially with a mule and ending with today’s version, there isn’t time to explain the Nittany Lion’s rich history on even the most honest campus tours.
‘The greatest job in the world’: The symbol of our best
WEBOct 11, 2018 · Three former Nittany Lion mascots — Lesyk, Bailey and Michael Valania — have all been a part of Penn State’s history, which is on full display this week for Penn State’s 2018 Homecoming. The celebration honors the …
Nittany Lion mascot has storied history, long tradition
WEBAug 19, 2011 · The Nittany Lion gained the reputation of Penn State’s mascot in 1904 from Penn State third baseman Harrison “Joe” Mason while the team was away playing Princeton.
Tales from the Nittany Lion suit: Former mascots detail their ...
WEBJun 24, 2020 · What is life like as Penn State’s famed Nittany Lion mascot? Four Lions explain their fun, crazy and hilarious moments in the suit.
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