What Is Dukes’ College Mascot?

The Blue Devil is the mascot of the Duke Blue Devils of Duke University, depicted as a costumed human character wearing a blue and white cape with the team’s logo on it and a blue mask with white horns. He usually wears a white tape on his forehead that features a message written on it. The name “Blue Devil” comes from French soldiers during World War I, known as les Diables Bleus, who wore blue uniforms, berets, and flowing capes.

The cheerleaders and college press bureau didn’t use the name that first year, but over time, the name caught on, and the mascot itself has evolved. Duke is instantly identifiable by its iconic Blue Devil mascot and deep blue color. The Duke Blue Devils’ mascot doesn’t have a fancy name, but it is simply known as “Dukes”. The Duke Dog mascot, which was officially named in 1947, was named after the University’s president from 1919 to 1949, Samuel Page Duke.

The Dukes are the first men’s basketball team formed in 1947, and the players chose the nickname “The Dukes” in honor of Madison President Samuel P. Duke. The Dukes are referred to as James Madison’s athletic teams to honor former university president Samuel P. Dukes. The Blue Devil mascot has been Duke’s beloved mascot for more than 100 years, with the name coming from French soldiers during World War I.