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Description. Male turkey. First seen. 1962. 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 HokieBird was created in 1981 and has retained its current appearance since 1987.
- 1962
- Male turkey
Learn about the origins and evolution of Virginia Tech, a leading land-grant university since 1872. Discover the meanings and stories behind its colors, mascot, motto, and athletic traditions.
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-famous mascot hatched? And why a turkey? Just who is this international bird of mystery? Turkey timeline.
19. Apr. 2018 · 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-famous mascot hatched? And why a turkey? Just who is this international bird of mystery?
Biography. College years. HokieBird on the field. Dvorak attended Virginia Tech and was selected to be the college’s mascot in his Sophomore year. [3] . Their mascot, HokieBird, is very popular and plays an active role in all Virginia Tech sports.
- Retired
- Virginia Tech
- Jasmine Renee Dvorak
- July 16, 1974 (age 49), Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
21. Sept. 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 mascot, which has evolved from a...
Mascot. 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 cadets—and his special designation as mascot extended to his turkey, which eventually usurped his position.
