WHITING, Indiana (June 15, 2024) – The Mascot Hall of Fame announced the induction of four iconic mascots into the Class of 2024, with Montana's Monte receiving one of those spots to reach legendary status.
Monte will be inducted during a ceremony later this fall, alongside professional mascots Jaxson de Ville (Jacksonville Jaguars), Lou Seal (San Francisco Giants) and Orbit (Houston Astros).
With addition of this year's four inductees, a total of 33 mascots have been enshrined into the Mascot Hall of Fame. Monte is the 10th mascot from the NCAA and the only one from a current FCS institution. Other NCAA institutions to have their mascot inducted are: Auburn, Delaware, Nebraska, Ohio State, Penn State, Syracuse, Tennessee, Western Kentucky and Wisconsin.
"The Mascot Hall of Fame is honored to welcome Jaxson de Ville, Lou Seal, Monte, and Orbit into the Class of 2024," said Joby Giacalone, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Mascot Hall of Fame. "Each of these mascots has made significant contributions to their teams and communities, exemplifying the joy and entertainment that mascots bring to sports. Their induction celebrates their legacy and the indelible impact they have had on fans."
Monte is the two-time Capital One Mascot of the Year, and earlier this spring earned runner-up at The College Classic National Championship. Always portrayed by current University of Montana students, the character has produced mascots at the professional ranks, including fellow Mascot Hall of Famers Benny (Chicago Bulls) and Clutch (Houston Rockets).
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