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  1. In 1933, the Northwestern athletic department and an advertising firm created the first image of Willie. However, he did not come to life until 1947, when members of the Alpha Delta fraternity dressed up as him during the Homecoming parade.

  2. 13. Okt. 2014 · Learn about the origins and evolution of the Wildcat nickname and mascot at Northwestern University. Discover how the University Archives preserved a living specimen of Willie the Wildcat and its descendants.

  3. Learn how Willie the Wildcat became the official mascot of Northwestern University in 1924 and how it evolved over the years. Find out the stories behind the first Willie costume, the women who wore it, and the controversies it faced.

  4. 1960: Decades after his appearance on the sidelines, Willie the Wildcat rode in a Homecoming parade. Northwestern athletes were first called "wildcats" after a 1924 game against the University of Chicago.

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  5. Learn how Willie the Wildcat became the mascot of Northwestern University, from a bear cub to a hand-sewn costume to a full body suit. See photos and stories of former Willies and their adventures on campus and beyond.

  6. Willie The Wildcat In the early days of Northwestern’s history, the team's first mascot was not Willie the Wildcat, but a live, caged bear cub from the Lincoln Park Zoo named Furpaw. In fall 1923, Furpaw was driven to the playing field to greet fans before each game.