First off, a Hokie, per Virginia Tech’s own website ... Chesty” Price (another real nickname) who carried on the turkey ...

Before that it was a long-necked bird and even further back an actual turkey was the mascot. The first permanent Gobbler costumed mascot came about in 1962 per the Virginia Tech website.

STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) - One Staunton resident has released her story of being the first female Virginia Tech mascot and the many life lessons she learned over the years. For Amy Wells, her passion ...