Kentucky mascot, the Wildcat, born from a football victory and a simple phrase, has become an enduring symbol of pride, unity, and school spirit at the University of Kentucky.

Turns out, it traces back to a rivalry with the University of Kentucky and its Wildcat mascot. ... It wasn't until 1922 that the first logo of the Bearcat appeared in an institutional logo.

How Kentucky Wildcats look like . The Kentucky Wildcats' mascot is an embodiment of the team's spirit. He is often represented as a blue wildcat with fierce, determined eyes and a muscular physique.