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| West Virginia Mountaineer | |
|---|---|
| University | West Virginia University |
| Conference | Big 12 |
| Description | Person in buckskins and coonskin cap, carrying a rifle |
| First seen | 1920s |
The West Virginia Mountaineer is the official mascot of West Virginia University (WVU). Selected annually since the 1930s from the university’s student body, the mascot is a popular tradition at the school. The Mountaineer appears in a buckskin outfit at West Virginia Mountaineers football games, men's and women's basketball matches, and other University-sponsored events.