Why is LSU mascot Mike the Tiger?
Originally named Sheik, the new mascot was renamed in honor of Mike Chambers, LSU’s athletic trainer at the time, who was the person most responsible for bringing him to the school.
Does LSU have a real tiger mascot?
LSU has had a live tiger since Oct. 21, 1936, starting with Mike I, who was purchased from the Little Rock Zoo. Mike II was purchased from the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, La., and Mike III was purchased from the Seattle Zoo.
What happened to Mike the Tiger?
Mike I died on Friday, June 29, 1956 of complications associated with kidney disease. He was twenty years and eight months old at his death. He created a legacy in which Mike the Tiger has come to symbolize the heart and soul of LSU athletics.
What kind of tiger is Mike the Tiger LSU?
Bengal Tiger
Mike the Tiger, a famed live Bengal Tiger that serves as the graphic image of all LSU Athletics teams, resides between Tiger Stadium and the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
What is LSU mascot name?
Mike the Tiger
Mike VII
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How much did Mike the Tiger cost?
approximately $950,000
At a cost of approximately $950,000, the 2017 project was fully funded through the Tiger Athletic Foundation. Many of the enhancements were made possible through a generous donation from Kelly and Harper Spears to TAF.
What kind of Tiger is Auburn’s mascot?
anthropomorphic tiger
‘Aubie is the official tiger mascot of Auburn University. Aubie is an anthropomorphic tiger. Aubie has very animated characteristics such as his strut walk, quick turns, and exaggerated pointing….Former Friends of Aubie.
| Year | Head Friend of Aubie | Friends of Aubie |
|---|---|---|
| 1988-1989 (X) | Troy Howard | Michael Jernigan, Walter Ownbey |
What is the history of LSU’s mascot?
2021 marks 85 years for LSU’s live mascot program. Mike I arrived on campus on October 21, 1936. Our current tiger is Mike VII (pictured). To learn about Mike I and our other tigers, please go to “History of Mike” above.
Where did LSU get its Tigers?
LSU has had a live tiger since Oct. 21, 1936, starting with Mike I, who was purchased from the Little Rock Zoo. Mike II was purchased from the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, La., and Mike III was purchased from the Seattle Zoo. Mikes IV, V and VI were all donated to LSU from rescue facilities.
How old is Mike VII the Tiger?
Mike VII was donated to LSU from “Wild at Heart Wildlife Center” in Okeechobee, Fla. He arrived on campus on Aug. 15, 2017. He is currently four years old and will turn five on Sept. 13, 2021. LSU has had a live tiger since Oct. 21, 1936, starting with Mike I, who was purchased from the Little Rock Zoo.
Why LSU School of Veterinary Medicine?
The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine is one of only 32 veterinary schools in the U.S. and the only one in Louisiana. The LSU SVM is dedicated to improving the lives of people and animals through education, research, and service. We teach. We heal. We discover.