Robert Bickel and a Brahman

Creator

University of South Florida

Files

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Creation Date

11-1962

Abstract

Robert Bickel poses with the animal whose name he entered in the contest to choose a mascot for USF. He chose the name brahman at the suggestion of his roommate, whose father was president of the Florida Cattlemen's Association. USF's nickname was the Golden Brahmans until the 1980s, when it was changed to the Bulls. The original spelling of the nickname was actually Golden Brahma. When USF found out the brahma was a type of Asian chicken, the name was changed to Golden Brahman.

Alt Text

A woman and a man standing on either side of a large bull in a grassy field, the woman holding onto the animal's harness and the man holding a small, gold statue of a similar animal. The bull is a member of the brahman breed of cattle, which have large humps between their shoulders. The background features trees and an open landscape.

Keywords

American Brahman cattle, Cows, Mascots, Sports team mascots, School mascots, University of South Florida Tampa

Extent

1 black-and-white photograph

Subject: geographic

Tampa (Fla.)

Identifier

U10-00067

Recommended Citation

University of South Florida, "Robert Bickel and a Brahman" (1962). USF Photograph Collection. Image 64.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/usf_photos/64