Index: November 21, 2013

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XVII

Number, in Roman numerals, of the current Handsome Dan.

65

Weight, in pounds, of Handsome Dan XVII

6

Age, in months, at which Handsome Dan was brought from his native Tennessee to be Yale’s mascot.

03/21/07

Birthday of Handsome Dan XVII

1889

Year football tackle Andrew B. Graves, YC 1892, purchased Handsome Dan I, the University’s first live mascot.

5

Dollars Grave paid for Handsome Dan I.

Sources: 1, 5, 6) yalebulldogs.com 2, 3, 4) news.yale.edu

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