Let’s face it, many University of Wisconsin students Google Bucky Badger from time to time. Bucky’s face is just so warm and lovable — he is easily the best mascot in the Big Ten. So there I was, ...

Buckingham Ulysses Badger — more commonly known as Bucky Badger or just Bucky to University of Wisconsin students and alumni — has been a part of Wisconsin culture since the early to mid-20th century.

Today’s cardinal-and-white-clad Bucky — full name Buckingham U. Badger — has come a long way from the first Badgers mascot, a live badger who made occasional appearances at football games.