Citronaut to Knightro Over the past 53 years, UCF has had eight mascots — each leading to the current iconic knight that we know and love. BY NINA MURILLO
Vincent the Vulture was an actual vulture that flew around campus in 1969 and had a “Vultermania” fanbase.
Sir Wins-A-lot was introduced in the early '80s and was knighted at a football game by former UCF President Trevor Colbourn.
With a majority student vote, the Knights of Pegasus became the official mascot in May 1970.
Mack the Knight made his appearance on the university’s 25th anniversary in 1989.
The Citronaut was introduced in 1968; students were still not thrilled and continued to submit redesigns to the school.
Inspired by the Disney film, Puff the Dragon was introduced in 1987. Disney even provided a costume for the school.
In 1994, everyone’s favorite knight, Knightro, made his debut alongside the UCF cheer team with his counterpart Glycerin (center); their costumes were designed by a Disney developer.
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