After the incident with the ByWard bear, I realized that there’s a greater need I can fill than just being a trophy, or figurehead so to speak, I want to help other bears.
Pedro
In the same way the pre-game rituals can be necessary for the mental spirit of athletes, sports traditions translate into a necessary component of a city’s culture.
“Son, there are few things in life richer with meaning than hard work,” [Pedro] said. “There are even fewer whose reward is comparable.”
The Panda Bowl defined an unrivaled U of O vs. Carleton rivalry and Pedro was the prized possession that went to the victor each year.
