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.
From left, 1970: Rocky at a homecoming activity; 1974 Golden Brahmans artwork.
1977: Rocky and the USF Cheerleaders.
From left, 1985: Rocky at the Fowler Ave. entrance sign; Rocky in the 80s.
1997: Rocky's late 90's style.
2007: Rocky shows off a new look and his USF spirit license plate.
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 wears his SoFlo uniform at the Oct. 20, 2018 Homecoming game against UCONN. Photo courtesy of USF Athletics.
2020: Rocky joins Gasparilla festivities.
2022: Rocky set sail with USF St. Petersburg graduates at SAILebration.
2023: Rocky jumps for joy on National Mascot Day.
2024: Rocky celebrates his birthday.