Highlands/Perkins in Baton Rouge in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Chellis "Mike" Chambers

Athletic Trainer

— LSU Tigers 1936 —

Chellis "Mike" Chambers Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, April 16, 2016

1. Chellis "Mike" Chambers Marker

Inscription. He was largely responsible for the idea and fund raising for a live mascot for LSU. The student body, when asked to name the new tiger chanted the name "MIKE!"

Tiger Mike
Mascot
LSU Tigers Mike is a Bengal Tiger. He stands 7 feet tall, weighs 450 lbs, and enjoys bathing, eating and sleeping. On game days his strength and ferocity can be felt throughout campus.

Presented by his fraternal brothers of Pi Kappa Alpha.

Erected by Pi Kappa Alpha.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1936.

Location. 30° 24.797′ N, 91° 11.103′ W. Marker is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is in Highlands/Perkins. Marker can be reached from the intersection of North Stadium Road and West Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located inside the Mike the Tiger Habitat. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Baton Rouge LA 70802, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mike the Tiger - History (within shouting distance of this marker); Ken Kavanaugh, Sr. (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Roy "Moonie" Winston (about 400 feet away); Max Fugler

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(about 400 feet away); Billy Cannon (about 400 feet away); Sid Fournet (about 400 feet away); Gaynell "Gus" Tinsley (about 400 feet away); Marvin "Moose" Stewart (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baton Rouge.

Also see . . . Mike Chambers. (Submitted on April 18, 2016.)

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, April 16, 2016

2. Chellis "Mike" Chambers Marker

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, April 16, 2016

3. Chellis "Mike" Chambers Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2016. This page has been viewed 361 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 17, 2016. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.