TOM (Tigers Of Memphis) is the name of three Bengal tigers which have served as the mascot of the Memphis Tigers since 1972. The most recent, TOM III, was a beloved Bengal tiger mascot for the University of Memphis during one of the most glorious periods in …

The official mascot was TOM III, a live bengal tiger. The university was one of a few schools in the country that kept a live tiger as a mascot, although the practice of live animals serving as university mascots is carried on by a number of other universities. NCAA. † – Track and field includes both indoor and outdoor.

Sep 18, 2020 · MEMPHIS – TOM III, the beloved Bengal Tiger mascot for the University of Memphis who was a part of one of the most glorious periods in University and athletics history, passed away Friday less than three weeks after his 12th birthday.

Sept. 18, 2020 – TOM III, the beloved Bengal Tiger mascot for the University of Memphis who was a part of one of the most glorious periods in University and athletics history, passed away Friday less than three weeks after his 12th birthday.

Jun 30, 2015 · For over 40 years, the sideline mascot for the University of Memphis has been a Bengal Tiger named TOM. TOM attends all Tigers football home games. TOM travels in style in a custom-designed, climate-controlled trailer and always with a sheriff patrol escort.

Oct 14, 2020 · That's what Tiger Nation was feeling the afternoon of Sept. 18 when news spread that TOM III, the beloved Bengal Tiger mascot for University of Memphis Athletics since 2008, died at his compound that morning after being ill that week. TOM III passed less than three weeks after his 12 th birthday.

Aug 3, 2021 · The Memphis Zoo will be the home of the new live mascot of the Memphis Tigers, a Bengal Tiger named TOM IV. In 2020, TOM III died suddenly. After his passing, U of M President Dr. David Rudd...

Sep 21, 2020 · The University of Memphis announced Monday that it agreed in principle to a partnership with the Memphis Zoo to sponsor a live Bengal tiger that continues the school's tradition of having a live...

Sep 18, 2020 · TOM III, the beloved Bengal Tiger mascot for the University of Memphis who was a part of one of the most glorious periods in University and athletics history, passed away Friday less than three...

Sep 21, 2020 · The passing of TOM III last week at the age of 12 signaled the end of having a live mascot at Memphis Tigers football games, but the University of Memphis has found a way to keep the tradition alive.