The Masked Rider is the primary mascot of Texas Tech University. It is the oldest of the university's mascots still in existence today. Originally called Ghost Rider, he was an unofficial mascot appearing in just a few games in 1936 and then becoming the official mascot with the 1954 Gator Bowl. The Masked Rider has led the team onto the field at every football game since. The Masked Rider was the nation's first school mascot featuring a live horse to be used at a football game.

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