‘Hoosier the Bison’ Returning as IU’s Official Mascot

Hoosier the Bison returns to IU Bloomington campus after 56 years

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The bison is back in Bloomington! In 1969, the Indiana University’s official mascot, Hoosier the Bison, disappeared from the public eye. For 56 years, IU alumni wondered about the bison’s whereabouts. Now, the big mammal is back for good. Hoosier has officially returned to the IU Bloomington campus, thanks to the “Bring Back the Bison Act” passed by the IU Student Body Congress in December, the university confirmed Monday. …

The Bison Is Back: Indiana Athletics unveils new team mascot

For the last half-century Indiana Athletics has gone without an official team mascot, but starting this fall that will all change. On Tuesday, Indiana unveiled the return of the bison mascot, now known as Hoosier the Bison, which will debut at athletic events beginning in the fall.

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The bison served as the Hoosiers’ official mascot from 1965-1969.

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The bison hasn't been seen on the Hoosiers' sideline since 1969

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Indiana University Brings Back "Hoosier The Bison" As Its Mascot

Indiana University BLOOMINGTON, Ind.–Indiana University has reintroduced the Bison as its official mascot, naming it “Hoosier The Bison.” The mascot will make its first public appearance on August 30 at the IU football season opener against Old Dominion. The Bison has a long history in Indiana and at IU, with previous iterations dating back to the 1960s. The return of Hoosier The Bison follows a student government vote and is seen as a symbol of…