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Otto the Orange is the mascot for the Syracuse Orange, the athletic teams of Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York, USA. Otto is an anthropomorphism of the color orange, wearing a large blue hat and blue pants. Otto can often be seen at Syracuse sporting events in the JMA Wireless Dome and other venues.
- The Orange's Origin Story Starts in the ’80s. Otto first appeared on the Syracuse sidelines in the early ’80s and became the Orange’s official mascot in 1995.
- Mascot Competition Steps In During the ’90s. Students rallied to support Otto in 1995 after a University committee recommended a wolf be adopted. Chancellor Kenneth A. Shaw scrapped the wolf and embraced the fun-loving orange.
- It Took a Little Time to Land on the Name: Clyde, Woody and Finally Otto. Early Otto changed costumes and names a couple times. First known as Clyde and then Woody, Otto emerged as the moniker for the spherical citrus in 1990.
- The Secret-Keepers Behind the Fuzz Walk Amongst Us. A group of 10-12 student-athletes—who keep their identities anonymous—shares the responsibilities of the smiling, wide-eyed fuzzy ball throughout the year as Team Otto.
The Syracuse Orange are the athletic teams that represent Syracuse University. The school is a member of NCAA Division I and the Atlantic Coast Conference. Until 2013, Syracuse was a member of the Big East Conference. The school's mascot is Otto the Orange. Until 2004, the teams were known as the Orangemen and Orangewomen.
Jun 24, 2023 · Syracuse University mascot Otto the Orange is well known in college sports for cheering on SU basketball, football and other teams — but now it’s time to cheer for Otto. Otto the Orange has...
May 23, 2011 · In the end, it was a warm, fuzzy and lovable Orange (known by several names through the years) that won the day. Despite recent attempts to give him a facelift, Otto has remained the same and is here to stay. The mascot was known as "The Orange" until 1990 when the name Otto first came into use.
Jun 23, 2023 · Syracuse University’s very own Otto the Orange will be one of only two mascots to be inducted into the Class of 2023 Mascot Hall of Fame on Saturday, Aug. 12. The hall of fame made the announcement today following a two-week online vote in May.
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Otto the Orange is a costumed character that represents Syracuse University since the early 1980s. Learn about Otto's energetic, friendly, mischievous, and passionate personality, and follow them on social media.
