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   Why is the University of Oregon based on Donald Duck?

   • As the University of Oregon developed its identity in the first half of the 1900s — more on that later — the Ducks’ logos began to draw comparisons to the Disney character, Donald Duck. The likeness was so striking that Walt Disney himself began to take an interest.

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   When did Ducks become a mascot at University of Oregon?

   • University of Oregon Special Collections and University Archives. The informal use of Ducks lasted until 1947, when the school’s athletic director Leo Harris made a handshake deal with a close friend of his, some guy named Walt Disney, to allow the use of a likeness of Donald Duck as the school’s mascot.

   Getting Our Webfeet in a Row: The Story Behind the Oregon Ducks

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   Why did Oregon call Donald Duck a duck?

   • In the 1940s, Oregon’s athletic director, a friend of Walt Disney’s, received permission for the university to call Donald Duck its own. Chris Pietsch/Associated Press EUGENE, Ore. — The Oregon Duck — the Duck — was onstage, sitting between four men in suits while wearing a jaunty hat, a neckerchief and no pants.

   At Oregon, the Mascot Looks Awfully Familiar - The New York Times

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   When did the University of Oregon get the name Ducks?

   • The University of Oregon has gone by the name Ducks since around World War II—though not officially until 1978.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › The_Oregon_DuckThe Oregon Duck - Wikipedia

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   The Oregon Duck. The Oregon Duck is the mascot of the University of Oregon Ducks athletic program, based on Disney's Donald Duck character through a special license agreement. The mascot wears a green and yellow costume, and a green and yellow beanie cap with the word "Oregon" written on it. The Oregon Duck at a basketball game in 2017.

3. collegefootballnetwork.com › oregon-ducks-mascotHistory of the Oregon Ducks Mascot | College Football Network

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   May 2, 2023 · As the University of Oregon developed its identity in the first half of the 1900s — more on that later — the Ducks’ logos began to draw comparisons to the Disney character, Donald Duck. The likeness was so striking that Walt Disney himself began to take an interest.

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4. www.areyoutheduck.com › historyHistory | ARE YOU THE DUCK?

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   Donald Duck found even more support for his 50th birthday celebration in 1984 during a visit to the Eugene City Airport that drew 3,000 to 4,000 fans for the presentation of an academic cap and gown to Donald, who was named an honorary alumnus of the University of Oregon.

5. blogs.uoregon.edu › scua › 2014/12/31The Oregon Mascot, Part 2: Becoming the Ducks

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   Dec 31, 2014 · That desire led to the handshake deal in 1947 between Harris and Walt Disney which linked UO to Donald Duck. The informal arrangement allowed Oregon to use Donald’s likeness for its mascot for free as long as it was used in a reputable manner.

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   Sep 27, 2014 · The University of Oregon has gone by the name Ducks since around World War II—though not officially until 1978.

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7. www.nytimes.com › 2014/09/14 › sportsAt Oregon, the Mascot Looks Awfully Familiar

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   Sep 14, 2014 · In the 1940s, Oregon’s athletic director, a friend of Walt Disney’s, received permission for the university to call Donald Duck its own. Chris Pietsch/Associated Press. EUGENE, Ore. — The...

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   Oct 1, 2012 · In 1984, for Donald’s fiftieth anniversary, Disney flew its own Donald—the one with the smaller head and trademark blue sailor suit—to the Eugene Airport, where he was met by thousands of fans, declared an honorary alumnus of the University, and presented with a scroll signed by hundreds of locals.