When Aubie the Tiger first jumped out of a refrigerator box on the Jordan-Hare 50 yard line, nobody had any idea the impact he would have on the University, its fans and on college sports in general.

In the late 1970s, many college football teams used live animals as their mascots. At Auburn, a golden eagle who was ironically named “Tiger” was used. Meanwhile, costumed mascots were unheard of.

Auburn mascot Aubie is a cult of personality, a Hall of Fame mascot, a 10-time national champion and, perhaps above all, college football’s most beloved clown prince.

When it comes to mascots, Aubie the Tiger is likely one of the most beloved among football fan bases thanks to his creative costumes and gameday shenanigans. With that in mind, here's a look at ...

Auburn's War Eagle IV got into a dust-up with Florida wide receiver Wes Chandler during the teams' meeting in 1976.

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Lee Corso and Aubie talk during ESPN College GameDay on Saturday, October 14, 2006 in Auburn, Ala. (AL.com File Photo/Todd Van Emst) Aubie the Tiger isn't your average mascot. He is the only ...

Neel created Aubie, Auburn's beloved mascot, in 1957 for the cover of the school's football media guide. Aubie made a move to game programs in 1959, where he appeared regularly through 1976.

War Eagle IV made headlines in 1976 for its actions during Auburn's game against Florida, earning it a spot in the 1990 Football Hall of Shame for "Silliest Performances by Mascots." ...

Auburn safety and Texas transfer Jerrin Thompson didn’t forget about Bevo, he just said the University of Texas’ mascot didn’t really count. “He wasn’t moving like that,” Thompson said ...

Auburn mascot Aubie leads the fans in a cheer during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Akron Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill) AP ...