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re: Ole Miss' nickname is derived from a train of the early 1900's

Posted on 10/27/14 at 1:15 pm to
Posted by WildTchoupitoulas
Member since Jan 2010
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Posted on 10/27/14 at 1:15 pm to
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It CANNOT be disputed however, where LSU got their "Tigers" nickname. It came from a Southern Civil War Regiment.

Wrong.

Officially recognized in 1838, and served in the Mexican American War before serving in the Civil War.

Here's their insignia:



Look familiar...?



Washington Artillery

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