Sebastian the Ibis is the mascot for the Miami Hurricanes of University of Miami. He is an anthropomorphic white ibis with a Miami Hurricanes football jersey, number 0.
Sebastian the Ibis making the University of Miami's "U" sign in 2007
Former Miami Hurricanes football coach Howard Schnellenberger (right) with Sebastian the Ibis (center) in 1981
A mascot is any human, animal, or object thought to bring luck, or anything used to represent a group with a common public identity, such as a school, sports team, society, military unit, or brand name. Mascots are also used as fictional, representative spokespeople for consumer products.
Benny the Bull, the mascot of the Chicago Bulls
The San Diego Chicken, portrayed by Ted Giannoulas, was a staple in the San Diego area during the 1970s and 80s. On the right is United States President Ronald Reagan at a campaign stop in San Diego during the 1988 election.
University of Miami mascot Sebastian the Ibis makes the University of Miami's signature "The U" hand gesture, December 2007.
Boomer Beaver (photographed in 2007) was the mascot for the Portland Beavers, a now-defunct Minor League Baseball team.