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    Nittany Lion - Wikipedia

    • The Nittany Lion is the eastern mountain lion mascot of the athletic teams of the Pennsylvania State University, known as the Penn State Nittany Lions. Created in 1907, the "Nittany" forename refers to the local Mount Nittany, which overlooks the university. See more

    History

    The mascot was the creation of Penn State senior H. D. "Joe" Mason in 1904. While on a trip to Princeton University, … See more

    Theme song

    In the early 1920s, a song was created to honor the mascot. Entitled "The Nittany Lion", it is played during sporting events on campus. See more

    ConferenceBig Ten
    DescriptionNittany Lion
    Origin of nameMount Nittany in Pennsylvania
    External links

    Official website
    Nittany Lion Mascots Archived 2018-03-10 at the Wayback Machine
    • Esposito, Jackie R. and Steven L. Herb. The Nittany Lion, Penn State Press, 2001 ISBN 0-271-02115-2See more