| Citronaut | |
|---|---|
 Cover of the 1968–69 student handbook | |
| University | Florida Technological University (now University of Central Florida) |
| Conference | Big 12 Conference |
| Origin of name | Combination of "Citrus" and "astronaut" |
| First seen | Fall 1968 |
| Related mascot(s) | Knightro, Glycerin (retired)[1] |
The Citronaut was the first mascot of Florida Technological University (FTU), which later became the University of Central Florida (UCF). The mascot appeared on the first student handbook in 1968–1969.[2][3]
- ^ Knightro is born. UCF Athletic Association. Archived 2007-10-27 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "UCF Receives Knighthood". UCF Athletics.
- ^ One Small Step for Man, One Giant Leap for UCF. Pegasus
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