When you think of Florida State University, one of the enduring symbols is the duo of Renegade and Chief Osceola.

For years, those two have been linked with the athletic program and the students of Florida State University.

1. Choice of the Name Seminoles

In 1947, the student body chose the nickname "Seminoles" for its athletic programs. It would be the first time in over 40 years a football team representing Florida State would play a game.

2. The First Thought of a Mascot

In 1962, sophomore Bill Durham imagined a mascot that would consist of an Indian chief riding a horse into battle. He pitched his idea to the Homecoming Committee and was rejected. Durham graduated from Florida State in 1965.

3. Bobby Bowden Arrives In Tallahassee

One of the most important days in the history of Florida State University occurred in 1976, when Bobby Bowden starting coaching the Seminoles football team. Bowden was taking over a financially unsuccessful program with an apathetic fan base.

4. Coach Bowden Feared That No One Would Listen to Him

However, coach Bowden loved the idea of putting the idea of Bill Durham to life. In 1977, Bowden tasked Durham with doing what he could to make his dream come to life.

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The Birth and Life of Chief Osceola and Renegade, Florida State's Mascots