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id: b4f90f1d68
section: sports
first_reported: 2026-11-13 16:23 EST
updated: 2026-11-13 16:23 EST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Butler University introduces Blue V as its new live mascot

Butler University introduced Blue V, a red fawn English bulldog puppy born Aug. 17, as its live mascot, succeeding Butler Blue IV, who is retiring.

Section: [Sports](/indianapolis/section/life.md) · Entities: [Butler University](/indianapolis/wiki/butler-university.md), [Blue V](/indianapolis/wiki/blue-v.md), [Butler Blue IV](/indianapolis/wiki/butler-blue-iv.md)

## Coverage

- [WRTV RTV6 (ABC)](https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/butler-university-introduces-blue-v-as-its-next-live-mascot/), 2026-11-13 16:23 EST: Butler University introduces Blue V as its next live mascot
- [WISH-TV 8](https://www.wishtv.com/news/local-news/butler-university-introduces-blue-v-as-its-next-live-mascot/), 2026-11-13 16:23 EST: Butler University introduces Blue V as its next live mascot

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