How Did Fresno State Bulldogs Get Their Name?
When it comes to college mascots, few are as iconic as the Fresno State Bulldogs. But have you ever wondered how this California university got its bulldog mascot? Let's dig into the history.
The story dates back to 1921 when the student body president, Warren Moody, and his friends were continually greeted by a white bulldog on campus. The students started bringing the nameless dog to football games, and it wasn't long before the bulldog became a symbol of the school's spirit.
On November 21, 1921, the Morning Republican newspaper first referred to Fresno State as the "Bulldogs." The name stuck, and the university later introduced an official mascot in 1935—a purebred white bulldog named "Touchdown."
Over the years, the live mascot tradition has seen several iterations, with the current live mascot being Victor E. Bulldog IV. The live mascot program at Fresno State is unique and distinguishes the university among its peers, bringing Bulldog spirit to its 300,000 alumni worldwide.
