Handsome Dan term no longer lasts a lifetime
Many Yalies may not notice the difference, but a new, smaller Handsome Dan will be growling at the Cantabs at The Game this year.
A new bulldog named Sherman quietly assumed the mascot position in late winter 2006, two football seasons after his predecessor, Mugsy, was named Handsome Dan XVI at the Spring Fling festivities in April 2005. Handsome Dans traditionally reign for a lifetime, but Mugsy, who is still living with owner Bob Sansone in Hamden, abdicated long before his time expired.
The few students interviewed who were aware of the switch said they were surprised...
Looks like the new Handsome Dan is a little excited to be taking his first photo...