USC also had a canine mascot named George Tirebiter, starting in 1940. He chased cars through the USC campus until he was run over in 1950. The Trojans enjoyed three George replacements through 1957.

Naming the USC mascot Traveler started nearly 56 years ago, after a rider on horseback galloped across the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum field during a Trojans home game.

Friday marked the 100th anniversary of the nickname Trojans to be used to describe USC athletic teams. The famed moniker was first seen in the Los Angeles Times when sports writer Owen Bird wrote a ...

“USC’s mascot horse is a symbol of ancient Troy. Its rider, with costume and sword, is a symbol of a Trojan warrior,” the final paragraph said. “The name Traveler, spelled with one ‘l ...

The first sighting of a white horse ridden by a Trojan warrior at USC football games started in 1927. After a four-year run, it occurred sporadically again in the 1940’s and 1950’s.

USC has introduced a new mascot to hang with Tommy Trojan during basketball. His name … wait for it … is Traveler. Yes, Traveler for USC basketball games. Apparently “Airball,” “Brick ...

USC Trojans and UCLA Bruins are clashing on Nov. 19, with their mascots enclosed in thick tape or “puzzle boxes.” ...

The USC Trojans have added another sponsor inside of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, painting the DirecTV logo just behind the end zones on the United Airlines Field. The NCAA's rule change ...

USC has introduced a new mascot to hang with Tommy Trojan during basketball. His name … wait for it … is Traveler. Yes, Traveler for USC basketball games. Apparently "Airball," "Brick" and ...