The original mascot costume resembled an African lion, and 1921 was the first time a student wore it. After that student's graduation in 1923, the mascot languished for four years.

The first Nittany Lion mascot costume a student sported in 1921 was of an African lion, mane and all, which came from a campus theater production of "Androcles and the Lion." ...

Michael McDermott is the second Nittany Lion in a row that hails from Mechanicsburg, and had no prior cheer experience before donning the iconic mascot costume.

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Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban’s 73rd birthday was two days ago, and Penn State did not forget. The Nittany Lion mascot appeared on the edge of the stage at ESPN’s “College GameDay ...

Nick Saban was given a Penn State Nittany Lion costume as a belated birthday gift, which he wore on the 'College GameDay' set ...

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The latest example occurred early on in Saturday morning's edition of ESPN's College GameDay in Happy Valley as Penn State's mascot brought him a belated birthday present: A Nittany Lion costume.

The first Nittany Lion mascot costume a student sported in 1921 was of an African lion, mane and all, which came from a campus theater production of "Androcles and the Lion." ...