Apr 18, 2024 · The idea for Penn State’s beloved Nittany Lion mascot was formed on this day (April 20) in 1904. As we celebrate the 119th birthday of the "Symbol of Our Best," we pay …

The 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" …

May 18, 2023 · The Nittany Lion as Penn State’s mascot originated with Harrison D. "Joe" Mason 1907. At a baseball game against Princeton in 1904, Mason and other members of Penn …

There has been a Nittany lion mascot for our athletic events since 1921. If you see the Nittany Lion at a Penn State match, feel free to say “hello,” give him a “high five” or have your picture …

Jul 31, 2018 · The Penn State Nittany Lions, one of the most iconic programs in all of college sports, are one of many teams with a completely made-up mascot. Penn State athletics …

Jan 10, 2025 · And while the gold-helmeted Fighting Irish are a well-understod mascot, Penn State’s Nittany Lions aren’t as obvious. So, what is a Nittany Lion? The Nittany Lion is more …

Sep 20, 2023 · UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WHTM) – Have you ever wondered where Penn State got the idea to make the Nittany Lion their mascot? According to Penn State University, the …

Jan 9, 2025 · Penn State’s longtime mascot is a common mountain lion, the kind that roamed the mountains near the school’s State College campus until the late 19th century.

Aug 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 …

What is Penn State's mascot? The original mascot costume resembled an African lion, and 1921 was the first time a student wore it.