MADISON (WKOW) -- A priceless necklace has gone missing behind the Memorial Union on the UW-Madison campus, and police are hoping the public can help find it. UW-Madison Police say the person was ...

Today’s cardinal-and-white-clad Bucky — full name Buckingham U. Badger — has come a long way from the first Badgers mascot, a live badger who made occasional appearances at football games.

In recognition of Bucky Badger’s birthday (and the upcoming National Badger Day on Oct. 6), we asked Stillgood’s to curate a modern outfit inspired by both the mascot and the animal.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison officially adopted Buckingham U. “Bucky” Badger as its mascot in 1940, according to a university publication.

UW-Madison argues the terms encroach on its use of Bucky Badger. The university is opposing the bid by Ed Hirs, who teaches at the University of Houston.