Recently, my buddy Tony and I made a day trip to see the Wisconsin Badgers host the Minnesota Golden Gophers in a Big Ten Softball matchup. Despite Wisconsin losing, we had a fun time there and around town.
If you know me, I have a fascination with mascots. If one is around, it is my mission to get a picture with the fuzzy creature. Such was the case at Goodman Softball Complex.
Bucky Badger made his appearance early in the game. He was busy for a few innings interacting with young fans. While I kept a close eye on him, I didn't want to barge in on the kids. When I saw him walking through the stands, I had my opportunity and I took it.
The official mascot of the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Buckingham U. Badger debuted in 1940. In 2016, Bucky was inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame. Originally drawn by California-based commercial artist Art Evans in 1940, and first sold from Duffy's Book Store in Madison, Bucky was later drawn with boxing gloves by Madison artist Thomas Spiece. After a badger and a raccoon proved too fierce at games, art student Carolyn Conrard created a Bucky head-piece and cheerleader Bill Sagal, wore the outfit at the homecoming game.
As the college softball season nears the end, my mascot opportunities turn to baseball. Stay tuned for more mascot fun.
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