ROC the Panther: About ROC - Pitt Panthers #H2P
Aug 28, 2017 · The Panther (Felis Concolor) was adopted as the University of Pittsburgh's mascot at a meeting of students and alumni in the fall of 1909. According to George M. P. Baird, who made the suggestion, it was chosen for the following reasons: The Panther was the most formidable creature, once indigenous to the Pittsburgh region.
Panthers of Pittsburgh - Wikipedia
A panther (cougar/Puma concolor) is the animal that serves as the official mascot of the University of Pittsburgh and used as a nickname for both athletic teams as well as other organizations and affiliates of the university. The mascot is generally referred to as the Pittsburgh Panther or Pitt Panther, while the costumed panther mascot is also ...
The life and times of ROC the mascot - The Pitt News
He earned the name “ROC” in the 1990s to honor former player Steve Petro, whose nickname from his playing days was “The Rock.” To have Pitt’s cheery, energetic mascot for dozens of games and events requires the recruitment of several highly …
Pitt Adopts the Panther | 225 Years | University of Pittsburgh
According to alumnus George M.P. Baird, who first suggested the idea, Felis concolor was chosen as the University’s mascot for the following reasons: (1) it was the most formidable creature once indigenous to the Pittsburgh region; (2) it had ancient, heraldic standing as a noble animal; (3) the happy accident of alliteration; (4) the close ...
Pittsburgh Panthers - Wikipedia
The University of Pittsburgh officially adopted the Panthers of Pittsburgh as its nickname and mascot in 1909, shortly after changing its name from the Western University of Pennsylvania. The University of Pittsburgh claims that it was the first college or university to choose the panther as a mascot, which it did on November 16, 1909.
The Panther Head - Pitt Panthers #H2P
Apr 8, 2019 · According to alumnus George M.P. Baird, who first suggested the idea, Felis Concolor was chosen as the University's mascot for the following reasons: (1) it was the most formidable creature once indigenous to the Pittsburgh region; (2) it had ancient, heraldic standing as a noble animal; (3) the happy accident of alliteration; (4) the close ...
Roc-Star: the life of a college mascot - The Pitt News
Oct 9, 2015 · George M. P. Baird, a student who graduated in 1909 and wrote the lyrics to Pitt’s Alma Mater, first suggested Pitt adopt the panther as its mascot, which was once indigenous to the Pittsburgh region.
ROC the Panther - Pitt Panthers #H2P
Jun 17, 2017 · The Panther (Felis Concolor) was adopted as the University of Pittsburgh's mascot at a meeting of students and alumni in the fall of 1909. According to George M. P. Baird, who made the suggestion, it was chosen for the following reasons: The Panther was the most formidable creature, once indigenous to the Pittsburgh region.
Panthers of Pittsburgh - Wikiwand
A panther (cougar/Puma concolor) is the animal that serves as the official mascot of the University of Pittsburgh and used as a nickname for both athletic teams as well as other organizations and affiliates of the university. The mascot is generally referred to as the Pittsburgh Panther or Pitt Panther, while the costumed panther mascot is also ...
Pitt Panther | Documenting Pitt
View of the Pitt Panther motivating the crowd at Pitt Stadium. The panther was officially adopted as the University of Pittsburgh mascot on November 16, 1909 by students and alumni based on a suggestion by soon to be graduate George M. P. Baird.