The Tiger is the mascot of the Clemson Tigers, the athletic teams of Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina. The anthropomorphized tiger is costumed in Acrylic/polyester fur, and in recent years wears a football, basketball, or baseball jersey or a T-shirt. [1]

The “Eye of the Tiger” will always shine bright for the Clemson mascot due to an endowment set-up by Stuart McWhorter (’88-89) and his father Clayton in 1995. Here are just a few of the great experiences by the Clemson mascots:

Here are just a few of the great experiences by the Clemson mascots: One of McWhorter's funniest moments was in Columbia in 1989 when he grabbed a tuba from a member of Tiger Band during halftime of the USC game. He ran on the field and created general havoc until being chased away by an offended Carolina band member.

Since 1954, a student has dressed up as a Tiger entertaining fans, spreading good cheer, and creating smiles and laughter to the Tiger faithful young and old. This Homecoming weekend, former Tigers are having a reunion to celebrate 60 years of the mascot.

The Tiger is the mascot of the Clemson Tigers, the athletic teams of Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina. The anthropomorphized tiger is costumed in Acrylic/polyester fur, and in recent years wears a football, basketball, or baseball jersey or a T-shirt. [1]

Dec 28, 2024 · It’s the official mascot: For all the sports teams, like football, basketball, you name it. It’s got a costume: Made of that acrylic and polyester fur I mentioned. It wears jerseys: Sometimes a football jersey, sometimes basketball, sometimes a T-shirt.

Jan 10, 2020 · Huge yellow eyes, highlighter orange fur, and an equally bright jersey to match—Clemson’s mascot, “the Tiger,” is hard to miss as he rallies Clemson fans on gameday and silently wreaks havoc on the sidelines.

Sep 18, 2024 · Clemson University’s Tiger mascot has been around for more than half a century. And since its younger, smaller sidekick, the Cub, was introduced in the early 1990s, the duo has entertained the Clemson faithful in various public settings, most notably at athletic events.

Clemson's costumed mascot, The Tiger, first appeared in 1954, with his companion, "The Cub" debuting in 1993. [4] At football games, The Tiger does pushups equal to the total score Clemson has in the game, a tradition that began in 1980.

The Tiger is the mascot of the Clemson Tigers, the athletic teams of Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina. The anthropomorphized tiger is costumed in Acrylic/polyester fur, and in recent years wears a football, basketball, or baseball jersey or a T-shirt.[1]