Joe Bruin - Wikipedia
Joe Bruin, an anthropomorphic male brown bear, is the official mascot of the University of California, Los Angeles’ athletic teams along with Josephine "Josie" Bruin, a female brown bear, who is his regular partner at UCLA sporting events and other university activities.
From ‘Rags’ to Bruins - UCLA
Apr 2, 2024 · UCLA had finally found a permanent mascot. UCLA took the new symbol in stride. Overnight, the Daily Grizzly became the Daily Bruin, generously splashing the name of the new mascot across the issue’s pages and adding ferocious-looking illustrations.
History of Joe and Josephine Bruin - ASUCLA
Jul 20, 2023 · Read more to learn about the evolution of UCLA’s mascot: Since UCLA started out as a younger sibling to UC Berkeley, the natural choice for a mascot was the Cubs. According to a Daily Bruin article, UCLA also had a live mascot in its founding years: a stray dog named Rags.
UCLA Bruins - Wikipedia
The Bruins began to use live bears as mascots in the 1930s, renting animals to appear at all UCLA home football games at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The practice grew less common until the 1950s, when students and alumni brought "Little Joe Bruin" to Westwood.
Not Your Average Joe - UCLA
Jul 1, 2011 · UCLA’s earliest mascots were live bears, which entertained the home crowd at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The bears were given a variety of names, but Joe Bruin stood the test of time. In 1961, alumni presented the campus with the first Josephine Bruin, a little Himalayan bear.
The History And Significance Of The Ucla Bruins Mascot
Aug 20, 2023 · The UCLA Bruins have had a rich history filled with traditions, and one of the most beloved figures associated with the university is their mascot, Joe Bruin. Since his creation in 1947, Joe Bruin has become an iconic symbol of school spirit and a …
Why Does UCLA Have Two Mascots? - Sportskeeda
Sep 23, 2023 · These two mascots represent the duality of the university's spirit, inclusivity, and the importance of diversity in the Bruin family. Joe Bruin, the male brown bear, has a rich history dating...
UCLA mascot — ASUCLA
Mar 4, 2024 · Students were divided on what the UCLA mascot should be, but when UC Berkeley, which used Bears and Bruins as its mascot, voted to give up the Bruin name to UCLA, it was quickly adopted. The Bruin remains a roaring symbol of UCLA pride to this day.
UCLA BRUINS - Traditions - UCLA Athletics
Apr 17, 2013 · In 1967, the first female to become a UCLA mascot created the role of Josephine Bruin and joined Joe at athletic events. The various versions of the duo have been a fixture on the UCLA sporting scene ever since that time.
Throwback Thursday, Week 4 – The story behind the Bruin mascot
Apr 21, 2016 · Although UCLA started in 1919, the Bruin hasn’t always been the school’s mascot. For nearly seven years, UCLA’s athletic teams and even this newspaper were marked with the name “Grizzly.”