Baby Jay Stats

Hatched:
October 9, 1971.
Height:
5'0"
Weight:
You never ask a girl her weight!
Shoe size:
15W
Favorite Color:
Red and blue, of course!
Favorite Food:
Sunflower seeds
Favorite thing to do:
Making others laugh and being silly
Favorite TV Shows:
"So You Think You Can Dance"
Favorite Movie:
"Follow That Bird"
Favorite Song:
"I’m a Jayhawk"

KUMC Baby Jay Mascot Program

Baby Jay Appearances

Baby Jay is available to appear at KUMC events depending on the mascot’s schedule. The staff of the KUMC Alumni Relations office will be happy to assist you in your requests for an appearance. For more information, please read our mascot policies.

• Schedule a Baby Jay appearance.

Become a Mascot

Baby Jay, the University of Kansas Medical Center’s mascot, helps create excitement and promotes the Medical Center at a variety of University events. Baby Jay is expected to work alone to get the crowd involved, as well as interact closely with constituents at these events. The mascot plays an important role in promoting KUMC and building strong community relations.

• Learn more to become a mascot.

History

In the 1960s, the Jayhawk went 3-D when the KU Alumni Association provided a mascot costume. In 1970, Amy Sue Hurst saw a Jayhawk bumper sticker depicting Big Jay and hatchlings which inspired her to create a new mascot. After talking to a co-worker who was a Big Jay, and after getting approval from the KU Alumni Association, she created Baby Jay.

• Learn more Baby Jay history.