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Bill the Goat is the mascot of the United States Naval Academy. The mascot is a live goat and is also represented by a costumed midshipman. Mascots at the Mascot Olympics in Orlando, FL. A mascot is something, typically an animal or human character used to represent a group with a common identity, such as a school, professional sports team, or corporation. ...
Teamwork: Fourth Class Midshipmen lock arms and use ropes made from uniform items as they brace themselves climbing the Herndon Monument The United States Naval Academy (USNA) is an institution for the undergraduate education of officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps and is located in Annapolis, Maryland. ...
Species See Species and subspecies A goat is a mammal in the genus Capra, which consists of nine species: the Ibex, the West Caucasian Tur, the East Caucasian Tur, the Markhor, and the Wild Goat. ...
For the fishes called midshipman, see Midshipman fish In the navies of English-speaking countries, a midshipman is a low-ranking commissioned officer, usually the lowest rank. ...
The first Bill the Goat appeared in 1893. Currently, Bill the XXXI reigns as the 34th mascot and is the 30th goat to be named Bill. His (or her) backup is Bill the XXXII. 1893 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...
The legend of Bill the Goat
In the 1880's, ships sailed with livestock in order to provide sailors with fresh food.
There is a legend that a Navy ship sailed with a pet goat. The goat died the cruise. The officers preserved the skin, to have it mounted when they returned to port.
Two young ensigns were entrusted with the skin. On the way to the taxidermist, they stopped by the United States Naval Academy to watch a football game. At half time, one ensign decided to dress up in the goat skin. The crowd appreciated the effort. Navy won the game and the victory was attributed to the late, lamented goat. An ensign is a distinguishing token, emblem, badge, or flag such as a symbol of office. ...
Teamwork: Fourth Class Midshipmen lock arms and use ropes made from uniform items as they brace themselves climbing the Herndon Monument The United States Naval Academy (USNA) is an institution for the undergraduate education of officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps and is located in Annapolis, Maryland. ...
The early years In 1893, however, a live goat named El Cid made his debut as a mascot at the fourth Army-Navy game. El Cid was a gift to the Brigade of Midshipmen from officers of the USS New York. The goat helped Navy win 6-3 over Army that year, so he (or she) was adopted as part of the team. 1893 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...
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There have been at least five United States Navy ships that have borne the name New York, after the 11th state. ...
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There were other mascots in those years, including two cats, a bulldog, and a carrier pigeon. However, the goat has served without interruption since 1904. 1904 is a leap year starting on a Friday (link will take you to calendar). ...
In the early 1900s, the beloved mascot was finally given a name. On the return trip to the Naval Academy after Annapolis' triumph over West Point, the goat was led on a victory lap through the train and did not leave the mids until they reached Baltimore. 1900 is a common year starting on Monday. ...
Alternate meanings: West Point (disambiguation). ...
It was then that the goat was given the name "Bill", which was the same name of a pet goat kept by Commander Colby M. Chester, Commandant of Midshipmen, from 1891-1894. [1] 1891 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ...
1894 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...
Many goats, one mission - Bill XVII, met the same fate in 1971
- Bill XIX and Bill XX died of natural causes after each served three years of faithful service, in 1975 and 1978 respectively
- In 1978, Bill XXI led the midshipmen to a victorious season, including a 23-16 victory over Brigham Young University. He is also credited with two Navy wins over Army.
1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1968 calendar). ...
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1971 is a common year starting on Friday (click for link to calendar). ...
1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1978 calendar). ...
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The kidnapping of Bill  Bill at the 2004 Army-Navy Game. On November 5, 1995, a month before the Army-Navy football game, a group of seniors from the West Point staged a pre-dawn raid on a Navy-owned farm in Maryland and kidnapped three of the 'Bill the Goat XXVI, XXVIII and XXIX. The Pentagon was notified and the three goats were returned under a policy forged by general officers of the Army and Navy that stipulates that the 'kidnapping of cadets, midshipmen or mascots will not be tolerated. November 5 is the 309th day of the year (310th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 56 days remaining. ...
1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
Crest of the United States Military Academy The United States Military Academy, also known simply as West Point and USMA, is a U.S. military academy and former Army fort. ...
In geometry, a pentagon is any five-sided polygon. ...
Rumor has it that the Brigade student commander from West Point was kidnapped in late November 1995, but was then released. For other uses, see November (disambiguation). ...
1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
Bill XXVIII reigned from October 1995 until his death in November 2001, when he (or she) was succeeeded by Bill XXIX October is the tenth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. ...
1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
For other uses, see November (disambiguation). ...
2001: A Space Odyssey. ...
Team Bill In addition to the costumed mascot, a live goat attends the United States Naval Academy football games. There are several goats and backup goats that are cared for by midshipmen of "Team Bill." Teamwork: Fourth Class Midshipmen lock arms and use ropes made from uniform items as they brace themselves climbing the Herndon Monument The United States Naval Academy (USNA) is an institution for the undergraduate education of officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps and is located in Annapolis, Maryland. ...
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Teamwork: Fourth Class Midshipmen lock arms and use ropes made from uniform items as they brace themselves climbing the Herndon Monument The United States Naval Academy (USNA) is an institution for the undergraduate education of officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps and is located in Annapolis, Maryland. ...
The Army-Navy Game, an annual game generally played on the last weekend of the college football regular season in early December, pits the football teams of the United States Military Academy (Army) and United States Naval Academy (Navy) against one another. ...
See also - Bill the Goat Fact Sheet USNA
- Bill the Goat' provides spirit, antics Trident (November 30, 2001)
- Navy Football Tradition U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation
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