BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WXIN) — Amid the best football season in Indiana University history, a movement is growing to bring back the Bison as the school's official mascot. The Bison was the official mascot for the Hoosiers in the 1960s. Photos seen below from the IU Archives show the costumed character in its glory days. Over the years, the bison and its connection to IU was largely forgotten by the fanbase. That is, until this year. 
	
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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WXIN) — Amid the best football season in Indiana University history, a movement is growing to bring back the Bison as the school's official mascot. The Bison was the official mascot for the Hoosiers in the 1960s. Photos seen below from the IU Archives show the costumed character in its glory days. Over the years, the bison and its connection to IU was largely forgotten by the fanbase. That is, until this year. 
	
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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Amid the best football season in Indiana University history, a movement is growing to bring back the Bison as the school's official mascot. The Bison was the official mascot for the Hoosiers in the 1960s. Photos seen below from the IU Archives show the costumed character in its glory days. Photo of an IU Bison mascot on the field in 1965 (via Indiana University Archives)Photo of an IU Bison mascot on the field in 1965 (via I…

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BLOOMINGTON – As Indiana University celebrates its best football season in history, a new movement is gaining momentum on campus – one that advocates for the return of the Bison as the university’s official mascot. 
Photo by IU Archives  The Bison served as the Hoosiers’ mascot during the 1960s, and photos from the IU Archives showcase the costumed character during its heyday. Now, a fresh wave of support is rising to revive the beloved mascot, …

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