According to the Penn State website, before 1904, the school didn't even have a mascot, save for a work mule named "Old Coaly" that helped in construction projects through the mid-1800s.

The Penn State Old Mascot is Old Coaly. It was a workhorse that played a vital role in the university's early years. Know more on Penn State Old Mascot on Sportskeeda.

Nittany Lion Mascot embodies the core values of Penn State—strength, courage, and determination. Get detailed information on Penn State mascot Nittany Lion, funny incident and much more on ...

The Penn State Nittany Lion mascot joins the students in the stands during the season opener against West Virginia Beaver Stadium September 2, 2023, in State College.

Penn State's Mascot David Johnson (left) entertains third graders at Hanover Elementary School in Hanover Twp. Northampton County, on Thursday, March 9, 2005.

Penn State didn’t have a mascot, so Mason made one up on the spot. The Nittany lion — a cougar that supposedly prowled Mount Nittany near State College — was the “fiercest beast of them ...

Michael McDermott has recently been revealed as the Nittany Lion, the beloved Penn State mascot, in the final home game of his senior year at the college. As he prepares to finish the season, the ...

Penn State is rolling out new logos of the Nittany Lion mascot. The change is an effort to update and modernize the Nittany Lion’s brand, Penn State officials said. MORE FROM FOX56: Scranton ...

PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Mascots play an important role in sports teams; they are the team's symbol and help entertain fans. The iconic furry green mascot for the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team ...

The Penn State football team may have fallen out of the college playoff with back to back losses -- but there is cause for celebration in Happy Valley.