Active 1889–1897 (retired to England).
Handsome Dan was selected based on his ability to tolerate bands and children, negative reaction to the color crimson and to See more

Active 1938–1940 (retired due to injury). Handsome Dan IV had his spine fractured by a car early in his term of office, leaving his hind legs … See more

Active 1947–1949 (died at age two). Handsome Dan VI was eight weeks old when he took the role, but died at age two. It was reported that … See more

Active 1949–1952 (retired due to emotional instability). Handsome Dan VII was donated to football coach Herman Hickman at … See more

Active 1933–1937 (died of a broken leg). After a 35-year interval, Handsome Dan II was purchased with pennies donated by the freshman class, … See more

Active 1937–1938 (retired due to emotional instability). Handsome Dan III was a huge white dog who exhibited morbid fear of crowds and had to be retired. See more

Active 1940–1947 (died of old age). "Bull", brought in his youth to watch football practices by his owner, high school student Bob Day, who lived near the Yale Bowl, … See more