The University of Iowa football team’s first mascot was a live black bear cub named Burch, who served as the team mascot from 1908 to 1910. Coach Mark Catlin Sr. acquired Burch in 1908 and ...

Hawkeye’s History. The University of Iowa's Hawkeye mascot has a rich history dating back to the early 20th century. The name "Hawkeyes" was inspired by a character in the popular frontier novel ...

The Big Ten is home to some of the biggest and most historic brands in college athletics. Those schools also have some of the ...