"Monte" (short for Montana) was born in the mountains of Missoula in the Fall of 1991. The 2002-03 and 2004-05 National Champion Mascot of the Year (Capital One/ESPN) has evolved into a motorcycle riding, break dancing, back flipping, slam dunking, movie making, crowd surfing, goal post smashing, prank pulling superstar that makes the women of Montana swoon.
Monte's charitable and community service activities are unmatched in college athletics. Raising thousands of "fur made" dollars for local children's charities keeps this bear quite busy all year round, and that's how he likes it.
Monte up for Capital One Mascot of Year
Monte is once again on the Capital One All-America Mascot Team, made up of 12 lovable, hard-working and oddly-proportioned characters deemed the best of the beasts. And the fuzz and fur are flying as the 12 vie for the most coveted title in the land -- “Capital One Mascot of the Year.” Click here to vote for Monte at CapitalOneBowl.com
Monte a Hall of Fame candidate
The Mascot Hall of Fame included The University of Montana's Monte on the 2006 Ballot for Induction. Although Monte was not inducted, he joins an elite group of mascot characters who have entertained and inspired millions of fans through the years. Click here for more on the Mascot Hall of Fame
Monte Photo Gallery
Check out the bear in action at football and basketball events as he is pictured dancing and attempting dangerous stunts Monte photo gallery
Drop Monte a Line
Want to say hello? Have a suggestion? Monte always writes back so send him an e-mail at monte@montanagrizzlies.com.
Would you like Monte to entertain at your next event? Call 243-2250
