Ralphie the Buffalo is the name of the live mascot of the University of Colorado Buffaloes. The current Ralphie – nicknamed Ember – is the sixth bison to fill the role since 1967. Ralphie is best known for running a horseshoe pattern around Folsom Field prior …

Jun 15, 2021 · Chip, CU’s buffalo character mascot, has appeared at games and university events since the 1980s. He dances, jokes and even brings along his family members to join the fun. Here are 10 fun facts about Chip the Buffalo, the life of every CU campus party.

Jun 28, 2016 · The first named buffalo was "Mr. Chips," who appeared for the first time at the 1957 CU Days Kickoff Rally and was cared for by a men's honorary society. In 1966 the Student Body Government decided that the University of Colorado Boulder needed …

Jun 15, 2016 · The University of Colorado Boulder has one of the more unique mascots in all of intercollegiate athletics, a live buffalo mascot named Ralphie. Ralphie, with a team of varsity student-athletes called Ralphie Handlers, is a symbol of Buff pride and is best known for leading the football team onto the field on game day.

Sep 5, 2021 · Seeing our live buffalo mascot take the field before football games is an integral part of the CU experience, and on September 3, 2021, fans filled the stadium anxious to meet the newest member of the Boulder community: Ralphie VI.

Nov 19, 2024 · Ralphie, CU Boulder's iconic live buffalo mascot, charges onto the field, embodying the university's spirit and pride. A symbol of tradition and excitement, Ralphie captivates fans and creates an...

Sep 1, 2017 · Bill Lowery and three fellow students — incoming sophomore class president Don Marturano (Econ’69), Victor Reinking (A&S’69) and John McGill (Engl’69), all pictured below …

Dec 13, 2024 · When it comes to college mascots, few can compete with the charm and charisma of Chip, the beloved mascot of the University of Colorado Boulder. Nestled in the heart of Boulder, Colorado, this spirited buffalo has captured the hearts of students, alumni, and sports fans alike.

Boulder native Lyn Russell Holt. Holt grew up raising mainly domestic animals, but was an accomplished bull rider in area rodeos who loved buffalo. Bosley, The Bank of Boulder, and bank director Robert Confer bought Moonshine from Holt and donated her to CU. But the name Ralphie had become so popular that former athletic

Jan 12, 2025 · Chip, the University of Colorado Boulder’s beloved mascot, is a symbol of pride and energy for the Buffaloes. Since his debut in the 1980s, Chip has become a cherished figure at CU, known for his spirited antics, engaging personality, and deep connection with students, alumni, and fans.