But who's to credit for the Easter bunny? Why does he hop into the picture every Easter Sunday? Here's the story behind the cuddly Easter mascot. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need ...

The final usage of a terrier was in 1963, with the leprechaun taking over as the official mascot in 1965. The team website says the following about the role of the leprechaun: The Notre Dame logo ...