Ralphie’s replacement on the sidelines was Ralphie II, making her first-ever appearance at CU’s final home game of the 1978 season. The buffalo’s original name was Moon, short for Moonshine, but the name Ralphie had become so popular and traditional that it was restored. The Bank of Boulder, a significant contributor through the years to the Ralphie program, purchased and donated Ralphie II to CU. At the age of 12, and after serving the Buffs for 10 years, Ralphie II passed away on Sept. 19, 1987, following a 31-17 CU win over Stanford.
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