They were the Zippers until the 1950s and were named following a B.F. Goodrich brand of boot featuring a metal zipper. After taking some ribbing when zippers got more popular on clothing, it was shortened to Zips. The mascot has been a kangaroo since the early 1950s and was originally known as Mr. Zip. Today her name is Zippy and one of only eight female mascots in the country.
History of the Akron Zips Mascot
While the University of Akron might have a distinctive nickname, what do you know about the history of the name and Akron Zips mascot?
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