| Marco (Marshall University Mascot) | |
|---|---|
 Official Athletics Mascot of Marshall University | |
| University | Marshall University |
| Conference | Sun Belt |
| Description | anthropomorphic bison |
| Origin of name | Marshall College (now Marshall University) |
| First seen | 1965 (Latest Version Fall 2013) |
Marco the Bison is the official costumed mascot of Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. He is an American Bison dressed in the home uniform of the school. Marco's name developed from a mix of the university's name at the time, Marshall College. Marshall became a University in 1961, but the name for Marco stuck.[1]
- ^ "MU Quick Facts 2010" (PDF). Office of Recruitment. Marshall University. 2010. Retrieved 2011-04-28.
Marco the Bison.