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Bruiser and Marigold are the costumed bear mascots of Baylor University. Even though Baylor began its intercollegiate athletics in the 1890s, they did not have an official mascot until 1914. President Samuel Palmer Brooks held a vote to choose a mascot from dozens of options including the buffalo, bookworm, antelope, and ferret.
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May 16, 2018 · Mascots | Bruiser & Marigold. Bruiser & Marigold are iconic characters proudly donning the Green and Gold on the sidelines and competitively. The tradition began when Baylor chose the Bear instead of the ever-popular bookworm to represent the school as its official mascot in 1914.
Apr 6, 2023 · Learn about the costumed bears Bruiser and Marigold, who represent Baylor at athletics events since 2017. Also, discover the origin and evolution of the live bear mascot, from Ted and Bruin to Judge Joy Reynolds.
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Jun 16, 2020 · Learn about the history and evolution of Baylor's mascots, Bruiser and Marigold, from the Wendy's Bear to the current green and gold duo. See photos and stories of their appearances at sporting events and other occasions.
Feb 5, 2020 · Learn how a father-daughter duo helped create and shape the mascots that represent Baylor University. Bruiser is the tough athlete and Marigold is the sweetheart of the school.
The school's costumed mascots are Bruiser and Marigold. Although Baylor began intercollegiate athletic competition in the 1890s, students did not elect the university's mascot until 1914. The other two dozen nominees included the bald eagle and the bookworm.
