UCLA took the name “Bruins” in 1926, which was kindly offered by UC Berkeley. Throughout the 1930s, UCLA featured live bear mascots at sporting events to enhance the game-day excitement.

44,947 Mascot: Joe Bruin | Fight song: "Sons of Westwood and the Mighty Bruins" Official color(s): UCLA blue, UCLA gold Notable alumni: Jackie Robinson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Arthur Ashe ...