Completed Event: Men's Basketball versus DePaul on February 7, 2026 , Win , 90, to, 72
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Providence College Athletics
Providence College Debuts Dalmatian Mascot At Men's Basketball Game
1/26/2017 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Jan. 26, 2017
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - On Wednesday, January 25, the Providence College men's basketball team hosted the St. John's Red Storm in a BIG EAST Conference men's basketball game at the Dunkin' Donuts Center in Providence. Providence College wore replica uniforms inspired from the 1980's to celebrate the College's Centennial. The uniforms included yellow highlighting, which was common on Providence College uniforms in the 1980's. The uniforms featured the interlocking PC logo, which was introduced in 1993 and replaced in the 2000's. The Friar Athletics Department also rolled out a second mascot at the game. The mascot is a Dalmatian costume.
The history of the Dalmatian mascot at Providence College began in 1935. Providence College's first mascot, a Dalmatian named "Friar of What-Ho," was purchased by the Friars Club and introduced at a Providence football game against Niagara in the fall of 1935. "Friar of What-Ho" came from the What Ho Farm in Washingtonville, N.Y. and was descended from a line of champions. The choice to use a Dalmatian was one close to the heart of the Dominican brothers who founded the school. The Dominicans have been referred to as the "watchdogs of the Lord." Aside from appearing at Friars sporting events, "Friar of What-Ho" was looked after by the Friars Club and the Dominican brothers. He could be seen on walks around campus, becoming a fast favorite of both fans and students.
After the "Friar of What-Ho" passed on in 1937, a new Dalmatian was brought in to be the guide for the Friars on the field, on the diamond, and on the court. "Friar Boy" became the new name for the lovable dog that the Friars Club and the Order of Preachers kept at the top of Smith Hill in Providence. Four generations of Friar Boy lived on the College campus. With the death of Friar Boy IV in 1963, a new representation of the Friar spirit was established. This led to the creation of the Friar mascot.
In 1993, the Dominican brothers decided to bring back a live Dalmatian to patrol the sidelines at Friar athletic games. Friar Boy V was introduced on January 16, 1993, when he moved into St. Joseph Hall with his caretaker Brother Kevin O'Connell, O.P., the moderator of the Friars Club. Friar Boy V was seen at Brother Kevin's side around the PC campus as well as at basketball and hockey games. A student member of the Friars Club was selected to take care of Friar Boy V along with Brother Kevin. This was a great honor and aspiration of many students. In addition to the live Dalmatian, a large Dalmatian mascot costume was created that could skate and shoot in front of crowds at Schneider Arena and the Dunkin' Donuts Center, respectively. Friar Boy V passed on in 2001 and was mourned by the Providence students and fans alike.
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