Little Cy

[Acylum]

Need help- my daughter was asking what years he was around and why he went away. I don't recall when it was I first noticed him, but it seems like it didn't last long. Was it a younger kid and they thought better about having a kid in the mascot outfit?

 

[cyhiphopp]

Need help- my daughter was asking what years he was around and why he went away. I don't recall when it was I first noticed him, but it seems like it didn't last long. Was it a younger kid and they thought better about having a kid on the mascot outfit?

When did this happen? Did I miss something?

 

[jsb]

Need help- my daughter was asking what years he was around and why he went away. I don't recall when it was I first noticed him, but it seems like it didn't last long. Was it a younger kid and they thought better about having a kid on the mascot outfit?

The only second mascot I remember was 'Clone'. They hatched him out of an egg during halftime of a basketball game in the late 80's/early 90's. I think it was just an old 'Cy' uniform they decided to use. I don't think it was a kid in it though.

 

[VeloClone]

When the replaced the old stiff Cy the introduced a new Cy and soon after a young "Clone". I'm not sure when it was but I'll see if I can find it.

EDIT: it was before they replaced old stiff Cy so they introduced Clone to go along with him. I remember being at a game or midnight madness or something when they did it.

 

[Cyclones423]

His name was Clone, and sometimes called Baby Cy according to this: http://historicexhibits.lib.iastate.edu/Cy/clone.html

 

[Prone2Clone]

In 1989, Cy was given a gift during the halftime show of the Oklahoma game. Clone was wrapped up and presented to Cy as a surprise to him and everyone else who was there to witness the historical moment.

It was clear this newest addition was a shock to Cy, and we can only wonder who the mother is.

Cy either had Clone with Susie 23 years after she left him, or he cheated on his wife after her disappearance.

Although Clone’s origin remains a mystery, the father-son duo impressed crowds for years with their complementary routines, and Cy even let Clone take the lead in some events such as away games and alumni events.

In a 1989 article by the Daily, Rod Wilson, former field secretary of the National Cyclone Club, said, “Clone will appear at a larger variety [of] events than Cy was able.”

In a strange turn of events, Cy and Clone were merged into one in 1995 to create the mascot that we now know and love.

 

[VeloClone]

http://www.cyclonelife.net/2013/10/why-is-cy-a-cardinal-if-we-are-the-cyclones/

 

[coolerifyoudid]

Clone was creepy.

There. I said it.

 

[VeloClone]

Clone was creepy.

There. I said it.

My brother and I were at that game together and we both commented on how much he looked like the current jayhawk mascot at the time. So yes, definitely creepy!

 

[Stewo]

When the replaced the old stiff Cy the introduced a new Cy and soon after a young "Clone". I'm not sure when it was but I'll see if I can find it.

EDIT: it was before they replaced old stiff Cy so they introduced Clone to go along with him. I remember being at a game or midnight madness or something when they did it.

Back in the '80's. Before color photography apparently.

 

[coolerifyoudid]

Back in the '80's. Before color photography apparently.

Those were simpler times. The cotton gin had just been invented. Women were learning to read. And Whitesnake was king.

 

[VeloClone]

Also definitely a college kid in both costumes. Note the gap for the wearer to look out is through the beak in Clone and through the neck in Cy which are both at about the same level in the pic.

Taking that Cy costume up any stairs in Hilton or Trice had to be an adventure. Getting a surrogate to go into the stands was a good idea.

 

[VeloClone]

Those were simpler times. The cotton gin had just been invented. Women were learning to read. And Whitesnake was king.

The Cotton Gin

2 oz Old Point Comfort Gin
2 Cucumber slices
1-2 Lime wedges
2 Basil Leaves
Tonic Water

In a shaker, muddle 1 cucumber, 1-2 lime wedges , and 1 basil leaf in the 2 oz of gin. Add Ice and Shake and pour into a rock glass and top off with tonic water. Garnish the glass with the remaining cucumber slice and basil leaf. Enjoy

 

[cyhiphopp]

Suzie Snapper Hawk?!?!??! WHAT THE ACTUAL ****!!!

 

[VeloClone]

Suzie Snapper Hawk?!?!??! WHAT THE ACTUAL ****!!!

This reminds me of George Carlin's bit on Snapper Lawn Mowers. I believe it fits here but like most Carlin bits it is definitely NSFW.

 

[Acylum]

Well my daughter says he still had to be around post 1995. She would only have been 5 years old then. She recalls him being at activities for the Little Cyclones Club when she was older. So I’m still at a loss.