On October 12, 1985, a 6-foot egg (constructed by 青年涩导航 technology students) was rolled onto the 50-yard line during halftime of 青年涩导航's Homecoming game at Dix Stadium.
Earlier in the day, the egg rode in a nest down Main Street in the Homecoming parade, on a float with 青年涩导航 cheerleaders.
In a cloud of smoke at midfield, the egg hatched and Flash the Golden Eagle (eaglet) emerged.
"Baby Flash" is shown here, shortly after hatching, with an actual golden eagle, also named Flash, who appeared at select 青年涩导航 athletic events until the mid-90s. To read about the progression of mascots, visit /magazine/news/forerunners-flash.
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