Indiana University announced a new mascot: the long lost Indiana bison. Here's how the beasts helped shape state history.

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The bison debuted as Indiana’s official mascot in 1965, but it was quickly phased out in 1969. The school briefly adopted Mr.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – This week, Hoosier The Bison joined the pantheon of Big Ten mascots as Indiana officially announced his rebirth.

The unveiling of the mascot's return featured cameo appearances from Curt Cignetti and Darian DeVries in teaser videos leading up to Tuesday's announcement.

More than half a century later, the bison is returning home to Indiana University. Photo of an IU Bison mascot on the field ...

Indiana University sports had a bison mascot for a few years in the 1960s, but it has been without a mascot since.

New men's basketball coach Darian DeVries and football coach Curt Cignetti take part in the reveal announcement video. Video uses 'Star Wars' and Michael Jordan imagery to announce the return of a ...

While “Hoosiers” embodies a certain cultural ... Something magical happening here': Indiana announces return of bison mascot Gray’s own character, Ray, opening a glowing box in the first ...

Indiana University athletics events were often attended by a bison mascot. During that time, the Hoosiers football team ...

After being gone for over 50 years, Hoosier the Bison is returning as the mascot for IU athletics. On Tuesday the Indiana Hoosiers social media account shared a video announcing the return of the ...