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2 schools use the "Toppers" mascot.
Most common states: Indiana (1), Kentucky (1)
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Let's talk about the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers' mascot, Big Red, even though the question mentions "Toppers," which is a nickname but not the specific mascot. Big Red, the mascot for the Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers, is a unique and energetic character that has been thrilling fans since December 1, 1979. Created by Ralph Carey, Big Red was inspired by amusement park characters and has become an iconic symbol of school spirit. This 6-foot-tall, 25-pound mascot is known for its vibrant red color and "crazy lookin eyes" [ICON_eye], making it a standout at any game or event. Big Red even has a mini-me named Little Red, adding to the fun and excitement. Whether Big Red is dancing, waving, or just hanging out with fans, it's clear why this mascot is a favorite among many ⭐.
Hear how the Toppers fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 1 programs flying the Toppers banner across Indiana. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Riley Singh
Indiana Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Kentucky. With 1 schools per million residents, the Toppers is part of daily conversations here.”
Morgan Lopez
Kentucky Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Toppers delivers the perfect person energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Jordan Patel
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
2 schools in our database use the Toppers mascot across 2 states.
The Toppers shows up most in Indiana (1) and Kentucky (1). Ky also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Toppers as a Person mascot.
Elementary programs adopt the Toppers most often (1 schools). High School (1) also feature this mascot.