A team mascot is the symbol which the team uses to represent both the players, coaches and organization, and also the city and fans that it represents. When deciding on a mascot, teams will typically choose some kind of theme which is related to a historic or national monument in the city they reside, they will choose from something which is specific to the area of the state where the team is located, or they will choose some kind of figure which stands for honor (strength, and power). Choosing an animal for a team mascot has become very typical in the world of sports, whether it is at the professional level, the college level, or just a intramural sports team.

Using an animal as a team mascot shows the team’s strength and power. Animals, such as the tiger or lion, have been popular team mascots for decades now, and more and more teams seem to be choosing these animals as to represent the face of the team. Sports mascots and “powerful” animals seem to go hand in hand, both as a way to show the physical toughness of a team, and also to represent the team name for fans to represent.