The most interesting part of the Gators mascot origin story may be that ... made his debut at University of Florida football games in 1957. He served as the team’s on-field mascot.

Florida Gators Football ended the 2024 season on a high note. They overcame a rough first half that saw Napier on the brink of losing his job to finish 8-5 and win their first bowl game since 2019.