 Ralphie I also had four calves . In October 1970 , Ralphie ’ s first calf unfortunately died during a strong snowstorm . In May 1972 , <unk> , named by Colorado students , was born , but died from pneumonia in the fall of 1973 . In April 1974 , her third calf , <unk> , was born , but died from an accident on the ranch . Her fourth and final calf was Spirit who was born in August 1975 . Spirit made her public debut at the 1975 homecoming parade . She was sold to a local rancher shortly after , and never ran at a football game . Ralphie I ’ s final game was on November 4 , 1978 against Oklahoma . Colorado lost 7 @-@ 28 . Ralphie I died on May 13 , 1982 , she was 17 years old . 
