What’S The Name Of Stanford’S Mascot?

Stanford University, known as “The Cardinal”, has no official mascot, but the Stanford Tree, a member of the Stanford Band wearing a self-designed tree costume, is the unofficial mascot. The Stanford Tree represents El Palo Alto, the Redwood, and has been used as the mascot for Stanford’s athletic teams since 1930. The first mascot was Prince Lightfoot, a member of the Yurok tribe. In the early 1970s, native Stanford students campaigned for the removal of the Indian Mascot.

The Stanford Tree is not just a mascot; it is a vibrant part of the university’s sports culture and traditions. The Tree’s lively antics, energetic dance moves, and warm acceptance by fans have made it the band’s permanent mascot and unofficial mascot of the school.

Stanford’s team name is “Cardinal”, referring to the vivid red color of the Cardinal. The university has never settled on an official mascot, and the Stanford Tree is a member of the Leland Stanford Junior University. Teams reverted to their unofficial name, Cardinal, before adopting Prince Lightfoot.

There is a football team called the Stanford Cardinals, which has a mascot of a Cardinal pine tree. The Stanford Tree is a member of the Stanford Band and is part of the university’s sports culture and traditions.