Princeton Tigers
Athletic teams of Princeton University
Princeton Tigers
The Princeton Tigers are the athletic teams of Princeton University. The university sponsors 37 varsity sports, with more than 1,000 students participating each year. The Tigers compete in the Ivy League and are known for their rich history and tradition in collegiate athletics.
History[edit | edit source]
The Princeton Tigers have a storied history in college athletics, dating back to the 19th century. The university's athletic teams have won numerous NCAA championships and Ivy League titles. The Princeton football team, for example, played in the first-ever college football game against Rutgers in 1869.
Sports[edit | edit source]
Princeton offers a wide range of sports for both men and women. Some of the notable sports include:
- Football
- Men's Basketball
- Women's Basketball
- Men's Ice Hockey
- Women's Ice Hockey
- Men's Lacrosse
- Women's Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Swimming and Diving
- Track and Field
Facilities[edit | edit source]
Princeton University boasts state-of-the-art athletic facilities, including:
- Princeton Stadium - Home to the football team.
- Jadwin Gymnasium - Hosts basketball games and other indoor sports.
- Clarke Field - Baseball field.
- Roberts Stadium - Soccer stadium.
- Class of 1952 Stadium - Lacrosse stadium.
Notable Athletes[edit | edit source]
Princeton has produced many notable athletes who have gone on to achieve success in professional sports and other fields. Some of these athletes include:
- Bill Bradley - Former professional basketball player and U.S. Senator.
- Dick Kazmaier - 1951 Heisman Trophy winner.
- Myles Stephens - Professional basketball player.
Traditions[edit | edit source]
Princeton Tigers are known for their strong traditions, including the annual Princeton-Yale football game and the Princeton-Harvard basketball rivalry. The university's mascot, The Tiger, is a prominent figure at athletic events, rallying support from students and alumni.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Princeton University
- Ivy League
- NCAA Division I
- Princeton Tigers football
- Princeton Tigers men's basketball
- Princeton Tigers women's basketball
- Princeton Tigers men's ice hockey
- Princeton Tigers women's ice hockey
- Princeton Tigers men's lacrosse
- Princeton Tigers women's lacrosse
- Princeton Tigers rowing
- Princeton Tigers soccer
- Princeton Tigers swimming and diving
- Princeton Tigers track and field
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