1922: Wolverines (Michigan Mascot) Mar 20, 2020

The mascot for the university of Michigan is a Wolverine. While animal mascots as are classic symbols in many cases, this nickname did come from that tradition. Instead, it hearkens back to the so-called Toledo war between Michigan and Ohio. While to call it a war is a bit generous since there was only one non-fatal casualty, the Ohioans did coin the term Wolverines to describe the Michigander militiamen whom they perceived as pesky.

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