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Mascots--History
Handsome
Dan I
Handsome
Dan II
Handsome
Dan III
Handsome
Dan IV
Handsome
Dan V
Handsome
Dan VI
Handsome
Dan VII
Handsome
Dan VIII
Handsome
Dan IX
Handsome
Dan X
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Dan XI
Handsome
Dan XII
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Dan XIII
Handsome
Dan XIV
Handsome
Dan XV
Handsome Dan XVI
Handsome Dan XVII
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Answered to Oliver and was owned by Dean and Mrs. Horace Taft. Oliver, of royal descent, was born September 19, 1966; was a brindle with white markings, and registered with the Kennel Club. Oliver was bought for John Hersey, then master of Pierson College, by a group of students. When Mr. Hersey left his post, Oliver summered at Martha's Vineyard. Upon his return, he resided with the Tafts where he is was a member of the household. Handsome Dan started his assignment as Yale's mascot in November, 1969. He loved football and could be seen at the games escorted by Ho-Ho Taft, son of Mr. and Mrs. Taft. He suffered from arthritis and was accused of sleeping in the sun at football games. He was retired of old age at the end of the 1974 football season.
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