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Truman the Tiger is the official mascot of the athletic teams of the University of Missouri Tigers. [1] Truman is named after U.S. President Harry S. Truman, who was from the U.S. state of Missouri. The mascot was named on September 12, 1986, though the use of a Bengal tiger as Missouri's mascot is traced to the 1890s. Truman has been awarded ...
Truman the Tiger – mascot of the Missouri Tigers, named for former U.S. president Harry S. Truman (the only Missouri native to hold the office). Tupper the Bulldog – mascot of the Bryant Bulldogs and named for Earl Tupper, the creator of Tupperware [48] Tuffy – eagle mascot of the Ashland Eagles and elephant mascot of the Cal State ...
Missouri's football program dates back to 1890, and has appeared in 37 bowl games (including 11 New Year's Six bowl appearances: four Orange Bowls, four Cotton Bowls, two Sugar Bowls, and one Fiesta Bowl). Missouri has won 15 conference titles and 5 division titles. Entering the 2024 season, Missouri's all-time record is 711–590–52 (.545). [3]
Missouri quarterback Brady Cook snaps on his helmet before the Tigers defeated Tennessee 36-7 in a college football game at Faurot Field on Nov. 11, 2023, in Columbia, Mo.
In the United States, most universities and colleges that sponsor athletics programs have adopted an official nickname for its associated teams. Often, these nicknames have changed for any number of reasons, which might include a change in the name of the school itself, a term becoming dated or otherwise changing meaning, or changes in racial perceptions and sensitivities.
The Tigers men’s basketball team, meanwhile, endured a winless SEC season (0-18) in coach Dennis Gates’ second year. Women’s basketball also posted a losing record at 11-19. Women’s ...
Missouri quarterback Brady Cook (12) celebrates a touchdown with receiver Theo Wease (1) during a game against Middle Tennessee State at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 9, 2023, in Columbia, Mo.
The Missouri Tigers intercollegiate athletics programs represent the University of Missouri, located in Columbia. The name comes from a band of armed Union Home Guards called the "Fighting Tigers of Columbia" who, in 1864, protected Columbia from Confederate guerrillas during the American Civil War .