History of the Tigers
The Pacific Tigers represent the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California, in intercollegiate athletics. The Tigers compete in NCAA Division I and are currently in their second stint as West Coast Conference (WCC) members.
College Sports Established
1952
Location
Stockton, California
College Name
University of the Pacific
Collegiate History
1973 - Present / NCAA Division 1
1952 - 1973 / University Division of the NCAA
Conference History
1989 - Present / West Coast Conference
1952 - 1989 / West Coast Athletic Conference
Nickname
Tigers - the University of the Pacific first adopted the tiger as its mascot in the fall of 1908, when rugby replaced football at Pacific. The nickname evolved because the uniform jerseys and socks were black with orange stripes, making the team members look like tigers. They chose these tiger-striped uniforms because it made it easier for the players to identify their teammates on the field. Although university by-laws had not officially designated "Tigers" as an official mascot, by 1914, the term was used in both students and local newspapers to describe all Pacific's athletic teams. "Tigers" was made the official college mascot due to the 1925 Associated Student Constitution.
NCAA Championships
Baseball 0
Men's Basketball 0
Women's Basketball 0
Football 0
Soccer 0
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