University Of Colorado's Ralphie IV Passes Away

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BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) - The University of Colorado in Boulder is mourning the loss of one of its former mascots.

Colorado Buffaloes mascot Ralphie runs onto the field with his handlers before a game against the UCLA Bruins on Sept. 6, 2003 at Folsom Field. (credit: Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

Ralphie IV's last run was back in 2008. The female bison passed away over the weekend.

During her time as mascot, she led the buffs on the field 75 times, including 10 postseason games.