Mascot Database
Handsome Dan XVIII
Team: Yale University
Division: NCAA Div I
League: The Ivy League
Mascot Type: Live Animal
Handsome Dan is one busy bulldog. In his role as Yale’s live mascot, he is one of the most visible and engaged members of the Yale community. When the pup isn’t “cheering on” Eli athletes from the sidelines, he’s appearing at university fundraisers, posing with U.S. presidents, starring in student films, and even helping out with Commencement, such as leading the procession with President Peter Salovey in 2017.