TC Panther
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TC Panther is the Mascot
for the University of Northern Iowa and the Northern Iowa Panthers
athletic teams.
TC (The Cat) is the award winning mascot for the University of Northern Iowa
http://www.uni.edu/, located in Cedar Falls, Iowa
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TC is the official mascot of the University of Northern Iowa Panthers. TC dates back to the mid 1980s when he became known as “The Cat”, but the Panther dates back to the 1930s. The Panther was chosen as the mascot because of his grace and ferocity and is one of the most respected of the animals. The panther first sizes up the situation, then leaps upon his prey. Once he strikes he rarely misses.
Measurements
Height: 6 ft., 2 in.
Chest: 24 in.
Tail: 22 in. long
Paw Size: 16.5 in.
Design & Production
Street Characters Inc.
The first costumed mascot appeared in 1960. It consisted of a panther head and matching purple clothing. The Pep Council was so impressed that they sponsored a brand new costume for the mascot to wear when the football team participated in a post-season game, the Mineral Bowl. The suit, which cost between $40 and $50, was complete with tail, claws, a gold "I", and a new head.
Several costumed mascots were introduced to the university throughout the years. The styles included a Mr. and Mrs. Panther, as well as an offshoot of the Pink Panther (a mascot which was quickly ended due to legal reasons). In the mid 1980s, the Panther began to be known as TC, initials for The Cat.
TC's 2008 National Championship Qualification Video: http://youtube.com/watch?v=K3Nmt52UQcY
Besides athletic events TC can be found at many different events throughout the Cedar Falls/Waterloo, Iowa
area and around the state of Iowa
. TC is also involved with many non-profit fund raising events and is available upon request for appearances through the UNI Alumni Association. http://www.uni.edu/tc/
Mascot
The term mascot – defined as a term for any person, animal, or object thought to bring luck – colloquially includes anything used to represent a group with a common public identity, such as a school, professional sports team, society, military unit, or brand name...
for the University of Northern Iowa and the Northern Iowa Panthers
Northern Iowa Panthers
The Northern Iowa Panthers are the athletic teams of the University of Northern Iowa. The university is a member of the Missouri Valley Conference and competes in NCAA Division I, fielding 15 varsity teams in 11 sports:...
athletic teams.
TC (The Cat) is the award winning mascot for the University of Northern Iowa
University of Northern Iowa
The University of Northern Iowa is a college located in Cedar Falls, Iowa, United States. UNI offers more than 120 majors across the colleges of Business Administration, Education, Humanities and Fine Arts, Natural Sciences, and Social and Behavioral sciences, and graduate college.UNI has...
http://www.uni.edu/, located in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls is a city in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States, and it is home to one of Iowa's three public universities, the University of Northern Iowa. The population was 39,260 in the 2010 census, an increase from the 36,145 population in the 2000 census...
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TC Profile
WhoTC is the official mascot of the University of Northern Iowa Panthers. TC dates back to the mid 1980s when he became known as “The Cat”, but the Panther dates back to the 1930s. The Panther was chosen as the mascot because of his grace and ferocity and is one of the most respected of the animals. The panther first sizes up the situation, then leaps upon his prey. Once he strikes he rarely misses.
Measurements
Height: 6 ft., 2 in.
Chest: 24 in.
Tail: 22 in. long
Paw Size: 16.5 in.
Design & Production
Street Characters Inc.
History
In 1931,The University of Northern Iowa, then called the Iowa State Teachers College held a contest to decide on a new mascot for the school. At the conclusion of the contest it was decided that the Iowa State Teachers College athletics teams would be known as the Purple Panthers. The College Eye sports editor noted the characteristics of the panther that made it an appropriate nickname. "The sinuous grace and bestial ferocity of the panther make him one of the most savage and respected of the animals. He never leaps upon his prey without first sizing up the situation and once he does strike he seldom misses." The Teachers College football team took the field for the first time as the Purple Panthers in a game against Columbia College of Dubuque on September 26, 1931.The first costumed mascot appeared in 1960. It consisted of a panther head and matching purple clothing. The Pep Council was so impressed that they sponsored a brand new costume for the mascot to wear when the football team participated in a post-season game, the Mineral Bowl. The suit, which cost between $40 and $50, was complete with tail, claws, a gold "I", and a new head.
Several costumed mascots were introduced to the university throughout the years. The styles included a Mr. and Mrs. Panther, as well as an offshoot of the Pink Panther (a mascot which was quickly ended due to legal reasons). In the mid 1980s, the Panther began to be known as TC, initials for The Cat.
Accomplishments
TC's list of accomplishments include:- 1989-1990: Awarded the Runner Up trophy at the Universal Cheer Association's camp in Lincoln, NE
- 2001-2002: TC qualifies for his first ever trip to the UCA Mascot National Championships in Orlando, FL and places 12th http://www.varsity.com/index.asp?article=358
- 2002-2003: Awarded 4th place at the Milwaukee UCA camp
- 2003-2004: TC Qualifies for his second UCA Mascot National Championship in Orlando, FL at Walt Disney World and places 9th http://www.varsity.com/index.asp?article=1494
- 2006-2007: TC Receives the trophy for Superior Tradition at the UCA Milwaukee camp; TC also qualified 8th out of 60 mascots for his third trip to the UCA Mascot National championship in Orlando, FL and finished 10th http://www.varsity.com/index.asp?article=2720
- 2007-2008: TC receives the 4th place overall trophy at the UCA Mascot camp in Milwaukee, WI. TC qualified 4th in the nation with his video entry to the 2008 UCA Mascot National Championship in Orlando and will compete the weekend of January 12, 2008 for a national championship. http://www.varsity.com/nationals/08/col/mascot.pdf
TC's 2008 National Championship Qualification Video: http://youtube.com/watch?v=K3Nmt52UQcY
Besides athletic events TC can be found at many different events throughout the Cedar Falls/Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo is a city in and the county seat of Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census the population decreased by 0.5% to 68,406. Waterloo is part of the Waterloo – Cedar Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is the more populous of the two...
area and around the state of Iowa
Iowa
Iowa is a state located in the Midwestern United States, an area often referred to as the "American Heartland". It derives its name from the Ioway people, one of the many American Indian tribes that occupied the state at the time of European exploration. Iowa was a part of the French colony of New...
. TC is also involved with many non-profit fund raising events and is available upon request for appearances through the UNI Alumni Association. http://www.uni.edu/tc/
External links
- http://unipanthers.cstv.com/sports/c-spirit/spec-rel/spiritsquadtc.html
- A full history of the Northern Iowa Mascot
- TC's Website