Nittany Lion

Nittany Lion
The Nittany Lion mascot at the
2007 season opener
UniversityPennsylvania State University
ConferenceBig Ten
DescriptionNittany Lion
Origin of nameMount Nittany in Pennsylvania
First seen1904 (1904)
Websitegopsusports.com/nittany-lion

The Nittany Lion is the eastern mountain lion mascot of the athletic teams of the Pennsylvania State University, known as the Penn State Nittany Lions. Created in 1907, the "Nittany" forename refers to the local Mount Nittany, which overlooks the university.


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