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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Oski_the_BearOski the Bear - Wikipedia

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   Oski the Bear (Oski) is the official mascot of the University of California, Berkeley ("Cal"), representing the California Golden Bears. Named after the Oski Yell, he made his debut at a freshman rally in the Greek Theatre on September 25, 1941. Prior to his debut, live bears were used as Cal mascots.

   • First seen: September 27, 1941
   • University: University of California, Berkeley

   • Conference: Pac-12

2. www.dailycal.org › archives › oski-the-bear-theOski the Bear: The history of UC Berkeley's mascot

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   Apr 24, 2021 · As Cal’s mascot, this iconic — albeit questionably designed — bear has been gracing UC Berkeley’s sports games since his initial live debut 80 years ago in 1941. However, to get to our ...

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   Who is Oski the bear?

   • Oski the Bear, UC Berkeley’s infamous mascot, just celebrated his 75th birthday at Cal’s homecoming football game on October first but where exactly did he come from? The face behind the mask was kept as a secret for over fifty years until “Rocky” finally revealed his identity.

   Who is Oski the Bear? – North Gate Radio - University of California

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   Who was Oski mascot?

   • On Sept. 27, 1941, a painfully shy Berkeley student named William “Rocky” Rockwell debuted as mascot Oski at a Cal football game. Rockwell had approached Colescott for help turning the art editor’s cartoon bear into a school mascot to replace the unruly live bears that reportedly were used for a decade. (Photo courtesy of Oski Committee

   Birthday Bear: Iconic Oski turns 75 | Berkeley

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   Who is Berkeley's Oski mascot?

   • Nadesan Permaul, Berkeley's director of transportation and Oski fan since his own undergraduate days at Cal, said the mascot is "the consumate Cal undergrad" who loves the Bears and Cal unconditionally. "They are not an individual in that suit, they are Oski," said Permaul, also a lecturer in rhetoric and political science.

   11.10.99 - Original Oski Recalls Mascot’s Glory Days - Berkeley News

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   Why was Oski called Oski?

   • Then- Daily Cal art editor Warrington Colescott helped Rockwell brainstorm facial expressions for the bear and offered the name Oski, instead of Rockwell’s suggestion of Algy. “Oski Wow Wow” had long been part of spirit yells at Berkeley and other schools, and the word oski, or the acronym OSCI (other side caught it), was a football term.

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4. news.berkeley.edu › 2016/09/26 › birthday-bearBirthday Bear: Iconic Oski turns 75 | Berkeley

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   Sep 26, 2016 · Learn about the history and legacy of Oski, the furry-headed, mischievous bear that represents Cal spirit and tradition. Find out how Oski was created, what he wears, what he does and how he celebrates his 75th birthday.

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5. projects.journalism.berkeley.edu › radio › storyWho is Oski the Bear? – North Gate Radio

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   Learn about the history and identity of UC Berkeley's mascot, Oski the Bear, who celebrated his 75th birthday in 2016. Listen to the radio story by Juan Reyes, a graduate student at the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism.

6. www.berkeley.edu › about › traditionsTraditions - University of California, Berkeley

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   Oski is the beloved mascot of the University of California, Berkeley, named for a cheer that began with "Oski wow wow!" Originally, real bear cubs served as mascots, but they were replaced by a costumed character in 1941.

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7. newsarchive.berkeley.edu › news › mediaCal's original Oski recalls mascot's glory days in new ...

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   Nov 10, 1999 · BERKELEY-- Oski the bear, the University of California, Berkeley's first human mascot, emerged recently from a long hibernation for an interview submitted to the Regional Oral History Office at the campus's Bancroft Library.

8. newsarchive.berkeley.edu › 1999 › 111011.10.99 - Original Oski Recalls Mascot’s Glory Days

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   Original Oski Recalls Mascot's Glory Days. "Rocky" Rockwell and Oski on the 45th anniversary of the Class of 1948. Oski, Berkeley's first human-bear mascot, emerged from a long hibernation for an interview recently submitted to the Regional Oral History Office at Bancroft Library. William C. "Rocky" Rockwell detailed the evolution of Oski in ...