The University of Louisville's athletic symbol, chosen sometime after 1913, is a Cardinal. The Cardinal bird was chosen to give U of L statewide identification, since the Cardinal is the state bird of Kentucky.

The school colors - cardinal red, black and white - were adopted at the suggestion of Mrs. John L. Patterson. In printing terms, the U of L color for red is PMS 485. All of the University of Louisville's present logos are trade marked.

If you are interested in scheduling an appearance by the U of L Cardinal Bird, please contact Todd Sharp at coach.sharp@louisville.edu.