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Truman the Tiger
Soon after Missouri's first football team was organized in
1890, the athletic committee adopted the nickname "Tiger" in official recognition of those Civil War defenders.
Their spirit is now embodied in the MU mascot - "Truman the Tiger." Named for the Missouri-bred President of the United State -
Harry S. Truman - the mascot performs at all MU football and basketball games, and many other athletic events. Truman also
makes numerous civic appearances, at schools, hospitals, county fairs, etc.
Twice in the last eight years, Truman was acclaimed "Best Mascot in the Nation" in national competition.
Traditions - The Homecoming
The first ever homecoming was born at Mizzou in 1911, when the MU football coach and Director of Athletics,
Chester Brewer, invited alumni to "come home" to Columbia for the annual football game against the University of Kansas.
While this tradition has spread, Mizzou still boasts the largest student-run Homecoming in the nation. The annual events include
a parade, blood drive, talent competition, tailgate and many more.
Football Traditions
Tiger Trophy Games - MU is one of 39 schools that has won more than 500 games. The 500th victory
came in the final game of MU's 100th football season in 1990, against Kansas. Indian War Drum - Issued to the winner of the
Missouri-Kansas football game ... Originated in 1935.
Missouri-Nebraska Bell Issued to the winner of the Missouri-Nebraska football
game ... Originated in 1927. Laid aside in World War II years, and later resurrected in 1947.
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