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The HokieBird is the official mascot of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) in Blacksburg, Virginia. The successor to Virginia Tech's Fighting Gobblers, the HokieBird was created in 1981 and has retained its current appearance since 1987.
When looking at the history of Virginia Tech's unique, much-beloved HokieBird, one has to wonder: Which came first, the turkey or the Gobbler? Where was the idea for Tech's world-famous mascot hatched?
When looking at the history of Virginia Tech’s unique, much-beloved HokieBird, one has to wonder: Which came first, the turkey or the Gobbler? Where was the idea for Tech’s world-famous mascot hatched? And why a turkey? Just who is this international bird of mystery? Turkey timeline
Oct 3, 2023 · The story behind Virginia Tech’s mascot goes back over 100 years, all the way back to 1896, according to Hokie Sports. Back in those days, the school was called Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College, or VAMC. Just like with any other sport, the school had a chant; it ended with “Virginia, Virginia, A. M. C.”.
The new HokieBird made its debut on Sept. 12, 1987, during Virginia Tech’s football season opener against Clemson. The now famous mascot entered Virginia Tech history in style, riding onto the field in a white limousine escorted by the Hi-Techs and two students dressed as Secret Service agents.
The HokieBird is a turkey-like creature whose form has evolved from the original school mascot of the Fighting Gobbler. While the modern HokieBird still resembles a Fighting Gobbler, the word "Hokie" has all but replaced Fighting Gobbler in terms of colloquial use.
Sep 21, 2020 · Here's everything we know about how Virginia Tech got the nickname "Hokies," beginning with Floyd Meade and his incredible trained turkeys.
