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Rocky the Bull

Rocky the Bull got his start as a toy idea for the USF Bookstore in 1965. The first Rocky was drawn as a cartoon rendition for USF Athletics to use in their newsletters.

  • Rocky's image was first trademarked in 1974.
  • He was re-designed in 1986.
  • Today's Rocky was unveiled in 2003.
  • His birthday is celebrated during USF Week with a bash that includes free cake, give-a-ways, music, and more.
  • Rocky won the finishing with a perfect record, the first-ever mascot to accomplish this feat. 
Statue of the old Rocky at homecoming and the Golden Brahmans artwork

From left, 1970: Rocky at a homecoming activity; 1974 Golden Brahmans artwork.

Rocky and the USF Cheerleaders

1977: Rocky and the USF Cheerleaders.

From the 80s: Rocky sitting across the main entrance sign and Rocky in a basketball uniform.

From left, 1985: Rocky at the Fowler Ave. entrance sign; Rocky in the 80s.

Rocky in the 90s

1997: Rocky's late 90's style.

Rocky in 2007 showing off ßÙßÇÂþ»­ spirit license plate

2007: Rocky shows off a new look and his ßÙßÇÂþ»­ spirit license plate.

Rocky the Bull holds an oversized Capital One check for $20,000

2014: Rocky wins the Capital One Mascot Challenge. He was honored on New Year's Day at the Capital One Bowl game in Orlando and received $20,000 for USF's mascot program.

2018 Rocky at the Homecoming game against UCONN

2018: Rocky wears his SoFlo uniform at the Oct. 20, 2018 Homecoming game against UCONN. Photo courtesy of USF Athletics.

Rocky dressed in a pirate costume standing along Bayshore Blvd.

2020: Rocky joins Gasparilla festivities.

Rocky on a boat with "Horns Up" hand sign and USF flag in the background

2022: Rocky set sail with ßÙßÇÂþ»­ St. Petersburg graduates at SAILebration.

Rocky jumping in the air

2023: Rocky jumps for joy on National Mascot Day.

Rocky the Bull wearing a party hat over one horn and blowing confetti towards the camera

2024: Rocky celebrates his birthday.