Here's a link to an excellent article on the history of the Tiger nickname. I knew it went back to the Civil War, but that's just scratching the surface. http://www.nola.com/living/t-p/index.ssf?/base/living-4/1115186282125510.xml
I'm not aware of any official University document or proclamation that establishes, as a matter of fact, that the athletic teams are named after Civil War units. I understand that legend has it that this is the case, but, until someone can produce an official document or proclamation, the connection will remain legendary and anecdotal.
hmmmm...wiley drunkards and top-notch fighters. how appropriate! i'm glad that we're continuing that tradition!
The name, "Tar Heels," is of Civil War origin so there is certainly a possibilty that, "Tigers," might be connected as well.
pretty damn cool article and a good educational read as well... Wow... Those are AWESOME stories.... Tigers were a mix of half Pirate, half Viking... I love this stuff...:hihi: :lsup::lsup::lsup::lsup::lsup::lsup::lsup::lsup::lsup::lsup::lsup::lsup::lsup::lsup::lsup::lsup:
I saw a book in Barnes & Noble's the other day with the same title as this thread, "Lee's Tiger's"... If I'm not mistaken, Jean Lafitte, Raphael Semmes, which snakes its way through the heart of LSU's campus as one of its major thoroughfares, is actually anmed for a high ranking soldier in the outfit...So, the Tiger moniker is probably a little bit more than anecdotal...
