Memphis State University mascot TOM the Tiger, 1970s

Creators

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Source Collection

University Archives, Special Collections Department, University of Memphis Libraries

Identifier

sc.ua.ph01.002_005.045

Description

Memphis State University mascot, TOM the Tiger, 1970s. The first of the university's three tigers, TOM (short for Tigers of Memphis) was purchased in 1972. He died in 1992. Noted on the verso is: "Tom is kept at the [Memphis] Zoo. The football is his favorite toy."

Date Created

4-29-2021

Date

1970s

Recommended Citation

"Memphis State University mascot TOM the Tiger, 1970s" (2021). Sports Images. 63.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/speccoll-ua-ph-gallery2/63