He approved the chipmunk design anyway, wrote Grooms’ grandson, Steve Kuhl, in the Minnesota Alumni Association ... the company’s market for mascot toys. While he worked at the company, Grooms ...

In 1940, the University commissioned George Grooms, an artist for a small Iowa manufacturing company, to create the institution’s gopher mascot, according to a 1995 Minnesota Daily article. On his way ...

Minnesota became a viral sensation ... just behind Bowling Green (85.6). Goldy the Gopher finished in fourth place in the mascot category with an event score of 91.94, coming in behind Cincinnati ...

So here is a quick recap of the weekend that was in Minnesota Golden Gophers sports ... help from the man inside the Tubby the Jar of Mayo mascot costume—none other than Flavor Flav.

“Gophers in the Gardens” runs June 1 – Aug. 31. As the University of Minnesota mascot, Goldy Gopher will provide a dose of fun for Arboretum visitors, while also highlighting the Arboretum ...

The University of Minnesota spirit squad continued its storied ... as Ohio State won the championship and Michigan came in third. Goldy Gopher finished fourth nationally in the mascot division, while ...