Freddie and Frieda Falcon
Freddie and Frieda Falcon | |
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peregrine falcons | |
First seen | 1950 (Freddie), 1979 (Frieda) |
Freddie and Frieda Falcon are the mascots of
The Falcon
Bowling Green State University was originally known as Bowling Green State Normal College,
History
A creation of the
Frieda Falcon first appeared on February 25, 1966 as "Mrs. Freddie Falcon". At this time, she was a male
Over the years the costume has changed and evolved, going from a papier mache head to a "rubber chicken"-like mask, to the current look, which is a more typical 'cartoon'-like appearance and a head made of
Traditions
The biggest tradition of the mascot position is that the identities of the students who play the roles of Freddie and Frieda are kept secret for the duration of their service. The identities are revealed every spring at a "beheading ceremony" during a basketball game or hockey game.
Other traditions have included the throwing of
References
- ^ "Freddy and Frieda". BGFile.com. Archived from the original on May 16, 2008. Retrieved 2008-04-07.
- ^ "History 1910-1963". Bowling Green State University. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
- ^ "BGSU Falcon". Bowling Green State University Office of Student Life. Retrieved 2008-04-07.
- ^ "Freddie & Frieda". Bowling Green State University Athletic Department. Retrieved 2008-04-07.
- ^ "History". Bowling Green State University Office of Student Life. Archived from the original on 2008-04-04. Retrieved 2008-04-07.
- ^ "The Falcon". Bowling Green State University Athletic Department. Retrieved 2008-04-07.