Indiana University sports had a bison mascot for a few years in the 1960s, ... Video uses 'Star Wars' and Michael Jordan imagery to announce the return of a bison mascot. Hoosier the Bison is back!

Indiana's announcement video drew from "Star Wars" and Michael Jordan's iconic return to the NBA in 1995 to tell the story of the bison mascot's origins and, eventually, confirm it would be returning.

The last time Indiana engaged in an effort to create a mascot was the ill-fated Mr. Hoosier Pride in 1979. He was quickly scrapped. One thing that may have led Indiana to revive the mascot is ...

Hoosier the Bison is returning home to Indiana University.. On Tuesday, the school announced that Hoosier the Bison, Indiana University's beloved mascot from 1965 to 1969, will be back roaming the ...

On Tuesday, the Indiana Hoosiers posted a video signaling the long-awaited return of the mascot, who hasn’t been seen on the sidelines of IU sports events since the 1960s. The bison is so ...

Indiana had a brief attempt at another mascot, Mr. Hoosier Pride, in the late 1970s, but he was universally unpopular and quickly scrapped. The cover of the 1979 program for Indiana's home game ...

— Indiana Hoosiers (@IUHoosiers) May 19, 2025. The last official Indiana mascot came in 1979 and endured just one year before being discontinued.

The Hoosiers haven’t won a national title in nearly 40 years. Darian DeVries, their seventh coach this century, hopes to ...

The last time Indiana engaged in an effort to create a mascot was the ill-fated Mr. Hoosier Pride in 1979. He was quickly scrapped. One thing that may have led Indiana to revive the mascot is ...

Indiana taps cinematic reveal to announce return of bison mascot. 40d J.J. Post. Under-the-radar players who could emerge for every top 25 team.

Indiana had a brief attempt at another mascot, Mr. Hoosier Pride, in the late 1970s, but he was universally unpopular and quickly scrapped. Ever since then, the debate about Indiana's mascot has ...