Mascot, Mississippi State

The official mascot of Mississippi State is an American Kennel Club registered English Bulldog, named Bully. The use of a bulldog as the official game mascot began in 1935 when Coach Major Ralph Sasse traveled to Memphis to acquire a bulldog at the request of the team. He returned with Ptolemy, a gift of the Edgar Webster family. A littermate of Ptolemy became the first mascot called Bully.

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  • Title Mascot, Mississippi State
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  • Keywords Mascot, Mississippi State
  • Website Name Volopedia
  • Publisher University of Tennessee Libraries
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  • Access Date July 19, 2025
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  • Date of Last Update October 9, 2018