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They were nicknamed "les Diables Bleus" by their German opponents for their distinctive blue uniforms, berets, and fierce mountain-fighting capabilities.

‘Like being Spiderman’: The secret lives of the Blue Devil mascots blue devil

The most prominent historical root of the "Blue Devil" name lies with the , an elite French alpine infantry unit from World War I. They were nicknamed "les Diables Bleus" by their

Duke University adopted the Blue Devil as its mascot in the early 1920s. blue devil

The identity is shrouded in tradition, including a high level of secrecy regarding the student who "dons the suit" for games.