one for all" spirit. The mascot, however, would not make its debut until October 1965, nearly 40 years after Finn's proposal.

(Photo by Tommy Martino/University of Montana/Getty Images) Founded in 2014, not all mascots have the honor of being inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame. But Montana's "Monte" is one of them.

In an alternate universe, the NCAA tournament is decided trial-by-combat style, with each school's mascot serving as its champion. Mascot basketball, as we all know, is the sport at its purest form.

Too perfect. I bow down to King Triton. Ranking all 68 of the 2025 men's March Madness teams by mascot Final Four, national championship odds for all 68 NCAA men's basketball tournament teams 20 ...

It's also a time to honor the most beloved mascots. Sports Illustrated released a ranking of every mascot in the 2025 NCAA Men's Tournament field. Out of the 68 teams featured, Xavier University's ...

Only one minor league baseball mascot is better than our beloved Mr. Celery, according to USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards.

annual version of the list to help you pick your bracket based on team nicknames or mascots. My completely ... how threatening the mascot is and, sometimes, the look of the costumed thing.