The Trojan mascot, Tommy Trojan, is a popular symbol of school spirit and crowd participation at Trojans Women’s and Men’s basketball games. The name “Trojans” comes from the nickname “Trojans”, which was chosen by Southern California Athletic Director Warren Bovard, whose father Dr. George Bovard was the school president. USC alumna Diana Ramos, a double Trojan who studied communications and received a medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine of USC, was named as California’s state mascot after his death.
The Trojan mascot, officially known as the Trojan Shrine, is one of the most recognizable figures of school pride at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California. The Trojan mascot, Traveler, is a famous college mascot that first appeared at USC home football games in 1961. Other schools using the Trojan mascot include Troy Public Schools in Troy, KS, Foothill High Schools in Bakersfield, CA, Forest Heights Collegiate in Kitchener, ON, Forest Park in Beaumont, TX, Fountain-Fort Carson in Fountain, CO, and Foy H.
The Trojan mascot has been used by various schools, including Troy Public Schools in Daphne, its surrounding unincorporated areas, and Loxley. The Trojan mascot is a symbol of the Trojans’ commitment to their rivalry with UCLA and their commitment to their traditions.
📹 How USC got the nickname Trojans | NCAA mascot history
Learn the history behind how USC got the nickname “Trojans” and how that impacted its rivalry with crosstown foe UCLA.
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