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51 schools use the "Black Knights" mascot.
Most common states: New York (13), Georgia (8), Pennsylvania (8)
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While the term "Black Knights" might evoke images of a person in royal, black armor, wielding a sword, the most famous iteration of this mascot doesn't quite fit that mold. At the United States Military Academy, the Army Black Knights' mascot is actually a mule. Yep, you read that right – a mule This tradition started back in 1899 as a way to counter the Navy's goat mascot and to honor the mule's crucial role in military operations for its strength, endurance, and resilience 🐴. Each mule has its own name, and they're often dressed in stylish gear, making them quite the symbol of the academy's values of duty, honor, and country ✨. So, while the name "Black Knights" sounds tough and royal, the real mascot is a bit more unexpected but equally cool 🏆
Hear how the Black Knights fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 13 programs flying the Black Knights banner across New York. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Jordan Carter
New York Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Georgia. With 8 schools per million residents, the Black Knights is part of daily conversations here.”
Phoenix Nguyen
Georgia Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Black Knights delivers the perfect person energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Blair Brooks
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
51 schools in our database use the Black Knights mascot across 17 states.
The Black Knights shows up most in New York (13), Georgia (8), and Pennsylvania (8). Ga also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Black Knights as a Person, Warrior, and Royal mascot. Programs note that it is depicting a weapon, known for its tough tone, and inspired by a historical figure.
High School programs adopt the Black Knights most often (26 schools). Elementary (11) and Middle School (8) also feature this mascot.