The HokieBird is the official mascot of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) in Blacksburg, Virginia. The successor to Virginia Tech's Fighting Gobblers, the …

Virginia Tech’s HokieBird mascot has quite a history, which intertwines the two nicknames. In the early 1900s, the official mascot was a VPI employee who had become a favorite of the …

When looking at the history of Virginia Tech's unique, much-beloved HokieBird, one has to wonder: Which came first, the turkey or the Gobbler? Where was the idea for Tech's world …

2 days ago · The Virginia Tech mascot, the Hokie Bird, is much more than a figure in a costume—it’s a living symbol of the university’s spirit, pride, and community. From its humble …

Oct 3, 2023 · Virginia Tech's mascot is particularly surprising. How Hokie Bird came to be is a reminder of the school's unique culture.

When looking at the history of Virginia Tech’s unique, much-beloved HokieBird, one has to wonder: Which came first, the turkey or the Gobbler? Where was the idea for Tech’s world …

The new mascot made its first appearance in September 1981 at the Virginia Tech – Wake Forest football game, arriving on the playing field by helicopter. The turkey-ish figure, which …

Senior O.M. Stull won first prize for his "Hokie" yell (Old Hokie Cheer below) which is still used today. Later, when asked if "Hokie" had any special meaning, Stull explained the word was …

Sep 21, 2020 · Virginia Tech athletic teams used to be called the "Chappies," "Techs," "Techmen," and "Gobblers," according to the school's website, in reference to the school's …

Aug 30, 2024 · In 1914, back when Virginia Tech still had a live turkey mascot, the VMI bulldog attacked the turkey and the entire corps of cadets cleared the stands to attack the bulldog and …