Cosmo the Cougar among new inductees to Mascot Hall of Fame
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 11:04 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Cosmo the Cougar from BYU has been inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame, announced on August 7, 2026. The selection followed a public voting process, where Cosmo was recognized for his over 21 years of contributions to sports entertainment. Other inductees include Cocky from the University of South Carolina and Mrs. Met from the New York Mets. The hall honors mascots with a strong community presence and memorable performances. Induction campaigns included support from BYU's men's basketball team, which creatively advocated for Cosmo's recognition through social media.
- •Cosmo inducted on August 7, 2026, into the Mascot Hall of Fame.
- •Public voting involved nominations from 109 countries.
- •Celebrities include Cocky, Miles, Goldy Gopher, and Mrs. Met.
- •Cosmo recognized for over 21 years of entertaining fans.
- •BYU basketball players campaigned for Cosmo's induction.
- 11:04 PMYahoo Sports — Cosmo flips his way into this unique hall of fame
"The Mascot Hall of Fame released its newest inductees and Cosmo is on the list.
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