As CU's buffalo Ralphie V retires, she makes room for a new buff
By A Mystery Man Writer
Description
One of the most unique mascots in intercollegiate athletics, a live buffalo mascot named Ralphie is a symbol of Buff pride at the University of Colorado Boulder.
Ask any CU fan about ramblin' Ralphie, and you quickly realize she's a point of Buff pride.
Ask any CU fan about ramblin' Ralphie, and you quickly realize she's a point of Buff pride.
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Ralphie the Buffalo to retire after 12 seasons with CU
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Colorado's Buffaloes share football limelight with 850-pound Ralphie - The Washington Post
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Behind the scenes with buffalo handlers at the University of Colorado
Ralphie
Support The Greatest Live Mascot In The Nation, nation, training
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Here Comes Ralphie,' From Folsom Field to Leeds Résumés, Leeds School of Business
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After 12 seasons, Ralphie V retires at age 13
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Ralphie V Retires After Running 12 University Of Colorado Football Seasons
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CU Boulder: Ralphie V retiring – BuffZone
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Ralphie VI Debuts at CU Boulder, Alumni Association
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CU's retired buffalo Ralphie V makes room for a new baby Ralphie VI to take charge
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Ralphie VI's reign begins as CU Buffs kick off in-person football games
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