Old Coaly

In 1855, a young mule named Coaly was brought to Pennsylvania from Kentucky. He quickly became a favorite among the workers building the original Old Main building on the campus of the Pennsylvania State University. Coaly was used to haul limestone blocks from a quarry to the construction site, and he worked tirelessly for many years. Coaly was so beloved by the workers that they preserved his bones after he died in 1893. His skeleton is now on display in the HUB–Robeson Center on campus. In honor of Old Coaly, there is a food concession called "Coaly's Corner" at Penn State's new baseball stadium, Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. There is also an honorary society for College of Agricultural Sciences students at Penn State named "The Coaly Society." Coaly's legacy as a beloved Penn State mascot continues to this day.