BOULDER - Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper and Boulder Mayor Suzanne Jones have each signed proclamations that declare Saturday as "Ralphie's 50th Anniversary Day" in honor of the famed University of Colorado Boulder mascot.
Since 1967, Ralphie has led the football team onto the field before games in one of the greatest traditions in all of college athletics. After well over 300 games and many more community appearances, CU Boulder will commemorate the mascot's 50th anniversary at this Saturday's home football game (12 p.m. kickoff versus the California Bears).
"Ralphie is iconic for so many Coloradans across the country," Hickenlooper said.