University of Kansas Jayhawks Mascot Big Jay in Lawrence, Kansas<br />
Big Jay was introduced in 1953 as the mascot of the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas. The bird has a bright yellow beak, a red head, bright blue eyes and must be 6&rdquo; 2&rsquo; when in costume. Big Jay&rsquo;s home page lists his residence as Allen Fieldhouse, a.k.a. &ldquo;The Nest.&rdquo; This statue called &ldquo;So many faces, but one heart,&rdquo; by Joanne Renfro is in the KU Visitors&rsquo; Center. His Jayhawks companion, Baby Jay, was hatched during the 1971 homecoming game. The school&rsquo;s first mascot was Centennial Jay. He only made a brief appearance in 1912 and again on his 100th birthday.