University of Memphis

Team Name:  Tigers,
formerly Blue & Gray Warriors, Normals,
Blue & Gray, Teacher and Tutors
at various times in different publications

Nickname Established:  Tigers officially in 1939
 

Mascot: Bengal Tiger

Costumed Mascot: Pouncer the Tiger

Costumed Mascot Debut:  n/a
 
Live Mascot: TOM* III, Bengal Tiger
*Tigers of Memphis

Live Mascot Debut: 1972

Team Colors: Blue and Gray

University Location:  Memphis, Tennessee

Random Associations and Observations
*Though Tigers is one of the most popular mascots, only two American universities have live tiger mascots. Gee, wonder why.
*The Highland Hundred football booster club provides funding and care for the TOMs in a state of the art facility.


Research in progress. More fascinating information to come.
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Sources
"Memphis Mascot." Official U of M Athletic Site.
"Traditions, Tom III..." Official U of M Athletic Site.
"University of Memphis. " Wikipedia.
"Tom II." Highlandhundred.com.

Helpful Links
Official University of Memphis Spirit Squad Site
Official University of Memphis Men's Basketball Site
Pouncer's Pals, Official University of Memphis Kids' Club
Official Highland Hundred Site, keepers of TOM

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