Tulsa Golden Hurricane

Tulsa Golden Hurricane
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UniversityUniversity of Tulsa
ConferenceThe American
NCAADivision I (FBS)
Athletic directorRick Dickson[1]
LocationTulsa, Oklahoma
Varsity teams18
Football stadiumSkelly Field at H. A. Chapman Stadium (30,000)
Basketball arenaReynolds Center
Other venuesHurricane Soccer & Track Stadium
Michael D. Case Tennis Center
Donna J. Hardesty Sports and Recreation Complex
MascotCaptain Cane[2]
NicknameGolden Hurricane
Fight songHurricane Fight Song[3]
ColorsOld gold, royal blue, and crimson[4]
     
Websitetulsahurricane.com
The American logo in Tulsa's colors

The Golden Hurricane are the athletic teams that represent the University of Tulsa. These teams are referred to as the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (or variously as TU or Tulsa). Before adopting the name Golden Hurricane in 1922, the University of Tulsa (TU) had many unofficial team nicknames including Kendallites (from TU's predecessor institution Henry Kendall College), Presbyterians (from the university's founding by the Presbyterian Church), Tulsans, Tigers, Orange and Black, and Yellow Jackets. The name "Golden Tornadoes" was chosen by TU football coach H.M. Archer (1922–24) based on new gold and black uniforms (rather than the previous orange and black) and a remark made during practice of the team "roaring through opponents" (during a season when TU went undefeated, including wins over Texas A&M and the University of Arkansas). However, it was quickly discovered that the same name had been chosen in 1917 by Georgia Tech. Archer then substituted the term "hurricane" for "tornado" and a team vote prior to leaving for the game against Texas A&M confirmed the official nickname as "Golden Hurricane".[5]

  1. ^ "Quick Facts / FAQ - Tulsa". 2018-04-16. Retrieved 2023-10-07.
  2. ^ "Traditions: History of Golden Hurricane". University of Tulsa Athletic Department.
  3. ^ "Hurricane Roar", The University of Tulsa Magazine (Homecoming 2008), p. 14.
  4. ^ Tulsa Brand Guide (PDF). February 1, 2022. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
  5. ^ "Traditions". TulsaHurricane.com. June 1, 2015. Retrieved March 3, 2021.