Auburn. Tigers. com is re- releasing a piece on the beloved Aubie to celebrate the life of its creator, Phil Neel. By Jack Smith. AUBURN - -His motto is . He embodies the Auburn spirit. And next week, he will celebrate a birthday of sorts. He is Aubie the Tiger, the creation of Phil Neel, the Birmingham Post- Herald artist who did not attend Auburn but who, Athletics Director Emeritus David Housel says, has Auburn in his heart. Housel co- authored a book with Neel called . Aubie evolved over the years, from a slightly more ferocious character that graced the covers of game programs on all fours, to a Tiger who stood upright and took on more . Aubie made his first live appearance at the Southeastern Conference Basketball Tournament in 1. He has brought joy to the Auburn family ever since. Aubie began his career as a mascot when James Lloyd, who was spirit director of the Auburn SGA at the time, reached out to a costume designing company in New York City that had done work for Walt Disney. The first suit, now on display at the Lovelace Hall of Honor inside Auburn Arena, may have changed over the years, but the spirit of Aubie hasn't. He's still a mischievous, playful Tiger that delights and excites Auburn fans. That ability to connect with fans of all ages is what makes Aubie special, Housel says. Auburn University (AU or Auburn). Aubie was the creation of Birmingham Post-Herald artist Phil Neel and was the focal point of Auburn's football programs for 18 years. Auburn Football Experienced good luck while Aubie. The Auburn Tiger Football program is known to have some of the most popular game programs in the nation. A lot of prominent folks around Auburn credit the game program history to artist Phil Neel. For a mere 50 cents and. Vintage Auburn-Georgia Tech Football Program from 1964 with RARE Iconic Phil Neel. Auburn-Georgia Tech Football Program from 1964 with. Auburn University has developed. Aubie's existence began as a cartoon character that first appeared on the Auburn vs. Hardin-Simmons football program. Birmingham Post-Herald Artist Phil Neel created the cartoon tiger. Auburn vs Alabama Poster 1959 Football Poster, Auburn vs Alabama 1959 Poster. Bama Ends Auburn Hex In Bear's Second. Colorful covers of Auburn football programs from home games of the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s, many by famous commercial illustrators. This collection includes descriptions of games taken from The Glomerata. There is a caring that goes from Aubie and his Friends to the fans. The Aubie program is one of the few mascot programs that it is entirely student run. Anna Grayce West is the current SGA Director of Aubie. She is in charge of scheduling Aubie's appearances and spends a lot of time with Aubie. He is a fur ball of joy that is constantly bouncing off the walls. Aubie can't go an hour without being flirtatious. He has won more National Championships- -six- -than any other mascot in the nation. Being that good takes hard work, former Friends of Aubie say. The tryout process is rigorous, and Aubie's antics don't happen by accident. The Friends of Aubie say he is much more than a mascot. He is a character with a distinct personality. Friends of Aubie have to master Aubie's walk and his other moves from the tailspin and the playful Aubie flash to his signature head bobble. Most children are drawn to Aubie, an art that Friends of Aubie develop. He uses his judgment. He rarely even watches the game. He prefers to play with the crowd. Last Saturday, he was seen . He feigned the role of a pizza deliveryman, only to pop silly- string wielding paws out from under the box to squirt surprised fans hoping for a slice of pizza. That's what Aubie is all about on gameday. He has a one- bedroom house that was built in the summer of 2. Former Friends of Aubie say that, in typical Aubie fashion, the home complete with a front porch and a pair of rocking chairs was built at night without any official permission. Aubie's living room is not unlike most college students' apartments. The TV stays on as Friends of Aubie and volunteers craft cardboard props for the next home game. There's even a grill on the front porch, and Aubie's tricked- out, top- of- the- line Kawasaki Teryx is parked out front. Aubie is not all fun and games, though. As one of the most recognizable faces of Auburn University, Aubie is requested to attend numerous events across campus, in the community, throughout the state, and across the country. Aubie made over 6. Auburn sporting and community events, Auburn club meetings and community service events. That's why people love Aubie. She was Aubie's advisor for 2. They will come to an Auburn game just to watch Aubie. He can get the same kind of reaction from a 9. Just seeing peoples' eyes light up when they see Aubie headed their way is one of my favorite moments. Knowing Aubie has made someone's day a bit brighter is why we all do what we do.
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