The Butler Bulldogs live mascot Blue II, the male English bulldog who served as Butler University’s live mascot from 2004-2013, died on Saturday, Aug. 31, due to complications from congestive heart failure. He was 9 years old.

Blue II, (pictured above) trained his puppy protégé.  Blue III, or “Trip,” who made his debut during the Bracketbusters game at Hinkle Fieldhouse.

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