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Hail to the Lion: Penn State mascot’s spirit, legacy kept alive by a select few
Dec 1, 2025
Since the Nittany Lion was first conceptualized in 1904, just 54 individuals have had the privilege of serving as Penn State’s official mascot. Unlike most Division I schools that divide mascot responsibilities among multiple students, Penn State’s official mascot is portrayed by one student at a time. Here, the outgoing mascot and several of his predecessors give a behind-the-scenes glimpse of their shared experience of upholding the Nittany Lion as a continuous spirit that brings joy, comfort and connection to thousands of Penn Staters, community members and fans around the world.
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