Cy the Cardinal is the mascot of Iowa State University's sports teams. Iowa State became the Cyclones after a series of tornadoes (then called cyclones) ravaged the area in 1898. [2] …

Feb 7, 2023 · What Is the Iowa State Cyclones Mascot? The official Cyclones mascot is Cy the Cardinal. No, not Cy the cyclone, Cy the Cardinal. A bird that is the official face of multiple …

Aug 15, 2024 · CY: THE MASCOT. Cy is the official mascot of Iowa State University and fulfills athletics and community events by the members of the Mascot Squad. Cy attends sporting …

Sep 20, 2024 · The concept of Cy the Cyclones mascot was first introduced in the 1950s, when Iowa State University was looking for a symbol to represent its athletic teams. The name “Cy” …

Nov 11, 2024 · Cy, Iowa State’s historic mascot, celebrated 70 years of existence Oct. 16. The year of 1989 marked Kendall Griffith’s year as Cy and in 1990, former Cy John Davidson …

Mar 28, 2024 · Iowa State went without a mascot until 1954, when Chev Adams, the president of Collegiate Manufacturing, a supplier of college souvenirs, contacted Iowa State sports …

Feb 14, 1989 · Iowa State University is home to the Cyclones. The story of Cy the Cardinal goes back to the early 1950s when an Iowa State mascot was only a glint in the eye of Chev …

Oct 21, 2022 · Cy, the mascot, is an Iowa State staple with a storied history that leaves an impact on the university and those who portray him. Who are the people behind the signature cardinal …

Nov 17, 2024 · The Iowa State Cyclones mascot, Cy, is a distinctive and recognizable character. Cy is a cardinal, the state bird of Iowa, with a bold and colorful costume. The mascot’s design …

Oct 16, 2023 · Iowa History Daily: On October 16, 1954, Cy the Cardinal made his debut at an Iowa State pep rally. While the Cyclone nickname dates back to 1895, the hard-to-depict …