Who's got spirit? Here are the top 5 mascots in Colorado Springs, plus their captivating histories
5. Clyde - Mountain Lions, UCCS
Mascot Clyde celebrates with a graduate as he walks through campus during the Picture on the Plaza ceremony at the University of Colorado at C… UCCS has a long mascot history with entries for 'Puddle Jumpers' and 'Submarines' in 1934. It wasn't until 1998 that UCCS became the Mountain Lions, with a real 'Clyde' mountain lion attending events before being relocated to a wildlife rescue in Texas.
4. RoCCy - Tigers, Colorado College
Colorado College has emblazoned the Tiger since at least 1938. In 2020, the school unveiled new logos and mascot name. Long-time mascot 'Prowler' was replaced with 'RoCCy' after an online vote.
3. Toasty - Rocky Mountain Vibes
Toasty, the Rocky Mountain Vibes' mascot, adds excitement to game day at UCHealth Park. The team was created in 2019 after the Colorado Springs Sky Sox left town. The superhero s'more mascot was chosen for its uniqueness.
2. Ziggy - Switchbacks FC
Switchbacks mascot Ziggy was the winning design from a competition involving local Colorado Springs students. Ziggy, a mountain goat, was chosen in 2017 as the No. 4 mascot in the league by the USL.
1. The Air Force Falcon
The Air Force Academy has a rich history of using live falcons as official mascots. In 2020, a gyrfalcon named Nova became the official mascot after the passing of Aurora, the longest-serving live mascot in academy history. Aurora famously survived being kidnapped by West Point cadets in 2018.
These mascots not only represent their respective schools and teams but also hold a special place in the hearts of Colorado Springs residents. Their unique histories and vibrant personalities continue to captivate audiences and foster community pride.