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Big Red is the mascot of Western Kentucky University's sports teams, the "Hilltoppers" and "Lady Toppers". It is a red, furry being created by Ralph Carey in 1979.
Jul 3, 2018 · Big Red, Western Kentucky University's athletic mascot, was born in the fall of 1979 and celebrates its birthday on December 1st. Big Red can be best described as the Spirit of Western!
Jun 8, 2017 · Big Red, Western Kentucky University's athletic mascot, was born in the fall of 1979 and celebrates its birthday on December 1st. Big Red can be best described as the Spirit of Western! The huge, furry, lovable creature was originally designed and built by WKU student Ralph Carey, ('80 WKU graduate), of Cincinnati, and made its' debut during ...
Jun 30, 2017 · Big Red, Western Kentucky University's athletic mascot, was born in the fall of 1979 and celebrates its birthday on December 1st. Big Red can be best described as the Spirit of Western!
Apr 7, 2023 · The Hilltoppers mascot first represented the program in 1979 and has since become a part of college football folklore. He is essentially a big red blob, but he’s become the loveable furry face of Western Kentucky athletics.
Nov 18, 2022 · It's name is "Big Red", officially described as a "huge, furry, loveable creature" by Western Kentucky University. It's also, officially, genderless. WKU mascot guide, circa 2017
Big Red has been WKU’s mascot since 1979 when it was created by Ralph Carey. “Big Red is seen as a part of the spirit of Western,” Carey said. Elisabeth Moore
Mar 22, 2024 · Western Kentucky's mascot is named "Big Red" — and no it is not in reference to Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid. According to the Western Kentucky athletics page, Big Red was designed by...
Sep 14, 2012 · Big Red lats 1980's. (Photo Courtesy of WKU Sports Information) It has become more than a mascot. “Some people in foreign countries call in or write in asking for autographs, or a picture of...
Aug 29, 2019 · What exactly is Western Kentucky University’s mascot “Big Red?” According to Sports Illustrated, Big Red is number eight on its list of the top 10 greatest mascots in college football history.
