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Goats and other livestock were used for centuries on sailing vessels to provide sailors with a garbage disposal (literally) that would also provide food, milk and butter. There are many legends and historical facts surrounding the establishment of Bill as the Navy's official mascot. Rather than recreate them here, it's easier to click on the links below concerning the famed mascot.
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Why is the navy mascot a ram?
Actually, the Navy mascot is not a ram it is a goat. According to some, the reasoning as to why the goat became the US Navy mascot, is that ships used to set sail with a variety of livestock in order to provide fresh food for those onboard. Goats, happened to be part of the livestock. In exchange for the garbage, leftovers and undesirable food, the goats would provide sailors with milk and butter.
What is the mascot for the Los Angeles angels?
There is no mascot.
Which MLB team was the first to have a mascot?
Yale University was the first to acquire a mascot. The official mascot was a bulldog and this was established in 1889.
Who is Seneca Missouris mascot?
Seneca's mascot is an Indian chief? JT
Name of Manchester United mascot is?
the mascot is called fred the red
What animal was the mascot of the US Naval Academy?
The Academy uses the Navy ram as a mascot.
What is navy school mascot?
The United States Naval Academy's mascot is a live goat named Bill.
Who polishes Annapolis' Bill the Goat?
Bill the Goat is the mascot for the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. He is typically polished by the young cadets at the academy.
What is the Annapolis mascot?
Goat
What was Georgia's first mascot?
In 1892, a goat was the first mascot. See the related link for more information.
What was the US Navy's unofficial mascot in World War 2?
the us navy's unofficial mascot in world war 2 is king Neptune the pig he raised 19 million dollars in war bonds you could find his grave at mount pleasant Illinois
Is the navy mascot a ram?
Bill the Goat is the U.S. Naval Academy's official mascot, and is present on the sidelines at all Midshipman games. Read the full article about him at the Answers.com link below.
What is the mascot of the guadalajara university?
Goat
Why do las chivas have a goat mascot?
because chivas is goat in spanish.
What is the US Navy's unofficial mascot?
Goat
Why is the army mascot a mule?
The mule, the haulers of army equipment and supplies became the army mascot in 1899 as an answer to the Navy goat mascot.
Who has a goat for mascot for football team?
Navy--The Naval Academy
