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Willie the Wildcat is the mascot for the Northwestern Wildcats . History. Willie the Wildcat. c. 2007. c. 1961.
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Willie the Wildcat can refer to: Willie the Wildcat (Kansas...
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Oct 13, 2014 · Learn about the origins and evolution of the Wildcat nickname and mascot at Northwestern University. Discover how the University Archives preserved a living specimen of Willie the Wildcat and its descendants.
Learn how Willie the Wildcat became the official mascot of Northwestern University in 1924 and how it evolved over the years. Find out the stories behind the first Willie costume, the women who wore it, and the controversies it faced.
1960: Decades after his appearance on the sidelines, Willie the Wildcat rode in a Homecoming parade. Northwestern athletes were first called "wildcats" after a 1924 game against the University of Chicago.
(There was also a Wilhelmina Wildcat in the early 1960s, and Winnie the Wildcat existed for a few years in the late 197os and early ’80s.) Willie’s image evolved over the years. He was once a fierce wildcat with sharp fangs bursting through a nasty snarl. And the Willie suit has evolved too.
Learn about the history and evolution of Willie the Wildcat, the costumed character mascot of Northwestern University. Find out how he got his name, his first appearance, and his current look.
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