No.Bradley Athletics teams have been known as the Braves since the 1930s when coach and athletic director A.J. Robertson (baseball, basketball and football coach, as well as AD, from 1920-48) determined too many schools used the Indians nickname and wanted something more distinctive.
What college team is the Braves?
The Bradley Braves are the intercollegiate athletics teams of Bradley University, located in Peoria, Illinois, United States. The Braves' athletic program is a member of the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) and competes at the NCAA Division I level.
Why does Bradley University not have a football team?
In December of 1970, faced with budget issues similar to those of the current Bradley athletic department, the university's Board of Trustees decided to drop the football team, effective immediately. At the time, Dr. Martin Abegg was acting president of the university.
What is the mascot for Bradley University?
Kaboom!Университет Брадли / Талисман
When did Bradley University stop football?
Actually, Bradley's football team retired in 1970, so it's an on-going joke around campus that our football team has been undefeated for the past 46 years. Our football team had 308 wins within its 73 years of being an active team and went three full seasons of being undefeated.
