Gopher (Winnie-the-Pooh)

Gopher is a fictional grey anthropomorphic gopher, character who first appeared in the 1966 Disney animated film Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree, introducing himself as Samuel J. Gopher. He has a habit of whistling out his sibilant consonants, one of various traits he has in common with the beaver in Lady and the Tramp, by whom he may have been inspired. While being absent in Welcome to Pooh Corner, Gopher was fleshed out a bit further in the television series The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. He is portrayed as generally hard-working, especially in his tunnels (which he inevitably falls into at least once). He does not appear in the original books by A. A. Milne (a fact that is regularly pointed out in Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree, when he breaks the fourth wall by saying he's "not in the book, y'know", also trying to say that he would not be in a phone book). Gopher's voice was originally done by Howard Morris, who retired from the role and was replaced by Michael Gough.

List of Winnie-the-Pooh characters

This is a list of characters appearing in the Winnie-the-Pooh books and the Disney adaptations of the series.

Main characters

Winnie-the-Pooh

Winnie-the-Pooh, or Pooh for short, is an anthropomorphic toy bear and the main character. Despite being naïve and slow-witted, he is a friendly, thoughtful and sometimes insightful character who is always willing to help his friends and try his best. A prime motivation is his love for honey, which quite often leads to trouble.

In the books, Pooh is a talented poet, and the stories are frequently punctuated by his poems and "hums." He is humble about his slow-wittedness, but comfortable with his creative gifts.

In the Disney adaptations, Pooh's catchphrases are "Oh, Bother!" and "Think, think, think". He has been voiced by Sterling Holloway (1966-1977), Hal Smith (1981-1986) and by Jim Cummings (1988–present).

Christopher Robin

The sole human character in the story books, he has a cheerful and compassionate personality and is someone that Pooh and the others look up to. Despite being a child, he is much wiser and more mature than many of the other characters. Pooh considers both Christopher Robin and Piglet to be his best friends.

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Winning numbers drawn in Friday’s Minnesota Gopher 5

Mankato Free Press 26 Apr 2025
The winning numbers in Friday's drawing of the "Minnesota Gopher 5" game were. 10, 29, 39, 40, 42 ... .
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Gophers add Vanderbilt transfer running back Johann Cardenas

Post Bulletin 26 Apr 2025
The Gophers football program has reportedly added Vanderbilt transfer running back Johann Cardenas through the NCAA transfer portal ... New Gophers running backs coach Jayden Everett was ...
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Gophers’ Aireontae Ersery extends U streak of producing top NFL Draft picks

Pioneer Press 26 Apr 2025
The Houston Texans wanted Aireontae Ersery bad enough on Friday night that they traded up to get the Gophers’ mammoth left tackle ... The Gophers haven’t had that long of a string of high-end picks since World War II, 1940-45.
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Gophers football adds experienced quarterback from transfer portal

Pioneer Press 25 Apr 2025
One week after losing one, the Gophers football program added another experienced quarterback through the NCAA transfer portal ... Gophers add 6-foot-10 transfer center from Central Arkansas. Gophers add Vanderbilt transfer running back Johann Cardenas.
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Gophers football adds stout Purdue defensive tackle via transfer portal

Post Bulletin 25 Apr 2025
The Gophers football program picked up another transfer commitment from within the Big Ten Conference ... The Gophers have experienced tackles Deven Eastern and Jalen Logan-Redding in the middle of their ...
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Winning numbers drawn in Wednesday’s Minnesota Gopher 5

Mankato Free Press 24 Apr 2025
The winning numbers in Wednesday's drawing of the "Minnesota Gopher 5" game were. 3, 7, 21, 45, 46 ... .
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Gophers add 6-foot-10 transfer center from Central Arkansas

Pioneer Press 24 Apr 2025
The Gophers men’s basketball program added more front court help in the NCAA transfer portal on Wednesday ... Coveted Orono guard selects Texas Tech over Gophers ... Top-rated Wayzata guard picks Iowa State over Gophers.
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Gophers’ Aireontae Ersery showed pro potential in Abdul Carter matchup

Post Bulletin 24 Apr 2025
But none of the 12 sacks he racked up in 2024 came in a November game against the Gophers, and Minnesota left tackle Aireontae Ersery had a lot to do with that ... With the Gophers trailing 26-22 with six minutes left, Minnesota dialed up a trick play.
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Gophers women's hoops add post help through portal

Post Bulletin 23 Apr 2025
Gophers women’s basketball coach Dawn Plitzuweit added another piece through the NCAA transfer portal on Monday, signing 6-foot-2 forward Tracey Bershers from Alabama-Birmingham ... Gophers roster.
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Gophers football seeks another quarterback in transfer portal

Post Bulletin 23 Apr 2025
The Gophers’ football program is expected to go back into the NCAA transfer portal to find another quarterback after Zach Pyron decided to leave the U last week ... Going into spring ball in late March, Gophers head coach P.J.
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Winning numbers drawn in Monday’s Minnesota Gopher 5

Hastings Tribune 22 Apr 2025
The winning numbers in Monday's drawing of the "Minnesota Gopher 5" game were ... .
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Gophers football: Max Brosmer’s cerebral command helps make him an NFL prospect

Pioneer Press 22 Apr 2025
The quarterback was preparing for the Duke’s Mayo Bowl, but took time to draw up a passing concept the senior transfer brought from New Hampshire to the Gophers ... Gophers football adds stout Purdue defensive tackle via transfer portal ... Gophers football.
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Where are Gophers projected to go in NFL draft?

Post Bulletin 22 Apr 2025
Gophers football might challenge its program record for amount of selections in the NFL draft this week ... This year, the Gophers' top hopefuls include Aireontae Ersery, Jay Joyner, Justin Walley, Cody Lindenberg, Max Brosmer and Daniel Jackson.
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