The Wildcat was voted in as the official college mascot in February 4, 1926.
The Durham Bulls - a name given to the varsity hockey team by the media was a close runner up, but the Wildcat won it in the final count. Huskies, eagles and even a unicorn were among the entrants; but when the votes were tallied on February 4, 1926,
The N. H. Club went on record in The New Hampshire prior to the election as favoring the wildcat for these reasons.