Tommy Trojan Turns 83

TOMMYThe statue at the heart of the USC campus is not officially known as Tommy Trojan but that’s what everyone refers to him as today. He was unveiled 83 years ago today and it was called the Trojan Shrine. The above photo from the USC Libraries is of sculptorĀ Roger Noble Burnham working on his creation.

10 thoughts on “Tommy Trojan Turns 83

  1. He clearly didn’t anticipate the ‘roided up SC football team of today! Rage ON!

  2. Hard to imagine, but Tommy Trojan’s skirt is shorter than the USC Song Girl’s. I guess this is where they got their inspiration.

  3. ok, lets break this down, Tommie trOXan has a 2’x4′ shoved straight up his keester, and he has a silly grin on his face….wow.

    that is by FAR the most femme mascot in the country!!! a perfect match for the flamboyant horsie!!!

    HAWR-HAWR!!!!

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