Rest in Peace, Champ (2005-16)

Rest in Peace, Champ (2005-16)

Champ passed the official mascot harness and duties to his son, Jak, named in honor of the late legendary "Voice of the Bulldogs" Jack Cristil.
Photo by Beth Wynn

August 22, 2016

Members of the Ƶ Bulldog family are mourning the loss of Bully XX, affectionately referred to as “Champ,” the American Kennel Club-registered English bulldog who served as the university’s mascot from 2009-15. During Super Bulldog Weekend 2015, Champ passed the official mascot harness and duties to his son, Jak, named in honor of the late legendary "Voice of the Bulldogs" Jack Cristil. to view more photos of Champ during his years as MSU's beloved mascot.