The museum has created a mock criminal lineup comparing five stuffed rodents alongside a stuffed Goldy Gopher. After looking at the five suspects, Compton said it is not unusual to conclude the rodent ...

Goldy Gopher was born a chipmunk. That’s because when George Grooms originally drafted the design in the 1940s that would become the University’s mascot, he lived in Iowa, where there were no gophers.

Lucille Ball is a 3-year-old model and spokesdog ... In Bernstein's basement is an evolution of Goldy. The gopher was skinny during the Rose Bowl days of the early 60's, and then he appeared ...

Goldy Gopher is one of the most recognizable and beloved figures in the state of Minnesota. With the toothiest of grins, boundless energy, and an irrepressible spirit, Goldy is paws down the best ...

From the history of our school colors (maroon and gold), to the creation of cheerleading in 1898 and the birth of the world's most lovable mascot, Goldy Gopher, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities ...

Goldy the Gopher finished in fourth place in the mascot category with an event score of 91.94, coming in behind Cincinnati Bearcat (93.44), Tennessee's mascot, Smokey (93.24), and Auburn's Aubie ...

In Bernstein's basement is an evolution of Goldy. The gopher was skinny during the Rose ... She's a 20-year-old cat – we've had her in the family our whole life," Brask said.