Bill the Goat

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Bill the Goat is the mascot of the United States Naval Academy. The mascot is a live goat and is also represented by a costumed midshipman. The first Bill the Goat appeared in 1890. Currently, Bill XXXVI reigns as the 39th mascot and is the 36th goat to be named Bill. His backup is Bill XXXVII. There are two sculptures of the mascot, both named Navy Bill, on the Academy’s campus and associated grounds. The original bronze statue was a gift of the Academy class of 1915. Following a lengthy refurbishment, Navy Bill is located near the Academy’s Gate 1. It was created by sculptor Clemente Spampinato in 1956 and dedicated in 1957. The other Navy Bill is in the north end of Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Both the refurbishment and the replica were 2015 gifts from the class of 1965.

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