The team website says the following about the role of the leprechaun: The Notre Dame logo features a side view of the figure with his dukes up, ready to battle anyone that comes his way.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - The Notre Dame Leprechaun represents pride, passion, and leadership. But for one former mascot, it marked the beginning of an extraordinary journey that led him from the ...

The team website says the following about the role of the leprechaun: The Notre Dame logo features a side view of the figure with his dukes up, ready to battle anyone that comes his way.