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Truman the Tiger is the official mascot of the athletic teams of the University of Missouri Tigers. 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 "best ...
Jul 27, 2021 · Learn how Truman the Tiger became the official mascot of the University of Missouri in 1986 and how he got his name from a former president. See photos and stories of Truman's evolution, popularity and impact over the years.
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Truman the Tiger is the official mascot of the athletic teams of the University of Missouri Tigers. 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.
The Tiger was named Truman in 1984 because of a contest held by the cheerleaders. Previously MU had two mascots, a male and a female, but neither had an identity. This contest was held on campus, over a period of a few weeks, to develop a name for the Tiger mascot.
Apr 12, 2024 · Harry S. Truman, 33rd president of the United States (1945–53), who led his country through the final stages of World War II and through the early years of the Cold War, vigorously opposing Soviet expansionism in Europe and sending U.S. forces to turn back a communist invasion during the Korean War.
Updated Truman the Tiger graphics unveiled. Our favorite mascot gets a new look just in time for his 35th birthday. Sept. 13, 2021. Contact: Deidra Ashley, ashleyde@missouri.edu. Truman the Tiger has been a staple on the Mizzou campus since his first football game appearance on Sept. 13, 1986.