Thousands Urge University of Memphis to Stop Using Live Tiger Mascot to Support School's Teams
By A Mystery Man Writer
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For more than 40 years, the University of Memphis has brought out tigers named TOM ("Tigers of Memphis") to support the school's sports teams.
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