From 1982 to 1990, Loyola was represented by a fat, bearded hobo named Bo Rambler. Mike Joyce, a 1984 Loyola graduate, spent eight games as the mascot.
Joyce, who received a bachelor’s degree in business administration, wasn’t officially selected as Bo — his co-worker was. When that co-worker became too busy for the role, Joyce happily filled in.
“One of the busboys that worked for me was selected as Bo,” said Joyce. “He was paying his way through college, he was a hard worker, and he just said he couldn’t do it. He asked me if I could do it, and I said I’d love to.