2009年3月31日 · • The University of Arizona's original mascot was actually a live bobcat, purchased by the freshman football team from army blacksmith F.W. Fawkins, for $9.41. The team presented the bobcat, then called Tom Easter, as a gift to the student body, to whom he was first introduced at an assembly on October 18, 1915.

Wilbur and Wilma T. Wildcat are the official mascots at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona.

The University of Arizona’s mascots, Wilbur and Wilma are seen at multiple UA events, such as football games and Bear Down Fridays. The identities of Wilbur and Wilma are kept secret until the last home basketball game.

2024年4月17日 · For the University of Arizona, that symbol is the Wildcat, and it has a rich history. Who (or What) Is the Wildcats Mascot? After starting its football program in 1899, Arizona’s original mascot was introduced in 1915, but it wasn’t a student in a cartoonish costume like it …

2020年9月17日 · In the late 1950s, Arizona introduced a costumed wildcat as its mascot. The brainchild of Arizona students Richard Heller and John Paquette, Wilbur the Wildcat debuted …

Every great sports team needs a great mascot, right? At the University of Arizona we’re lucky to have two – Wilbur and Wilma Wildcat. But the university’s mascot tradition had a rather sad beginning. In 1915, the freshmen football team purchased a …

In 1915, a live bobcat named Rufus Arizona served as the university’s first official mascot. While Rufus and his successors were flashy, Wilbur was an instant hit when he was introduced in 1959.

2009年3月31日 · The Arizona Mascots remain an essential part of the Spirit Program at the University of Arizona and an integral part of the university's college atmosphere.

2024年11月21日 · Discover the history of University of Arizona's wildcat mascot, exploring origins, traditions, and symbolism, to understand how wildcats became synonymous with UofA spirit and pride, embodying school culture and athletic identity.

2025年2月13日 · The costumed human mascot, "Wilbur the Wildcat" appeared on November 7, 1959 during an University of Arizona versus Texas Tech football game. Wilbur the Wildcat originated with two University of Arizona roommates, Richard Heller and John Paquette.