Blakeveiw: Did you know? Here's how the LSU Tigers got their name
By A Mystery Man Writer
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Our look at Louisiana college mascots takes us to Louisiana State University, whose athletes have been known as Tigers since the 1890s. LSU’s football team played without a name for its first three seasons before adopting the nickname “Tigers” in 1896.
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LSU's Live Tiger Mascot, Mike VII – LSU
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History of AACC
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Mike the Tiger - Wikipedia
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Matthew Beck had seen and heard enough at 5 - he wanted to be a Tiger
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