Tigers Alternate Logo
The LSU Tigers alternate logo has a long and storied history that dates back to the 1930s. The original design featured an outline of Louisiana with two tiger stripes running through it, symbolizing the university's connection to its home state. Over time, this iconic logo has evolved into one of college sports' most recognizable symbols.
In 1972, LSU redesigned its logo with a more modern look that included both purple and gold colors as well as bolder lettering for "LSU". This new version was used until 1994 when another update was made featuring a fierce-looking Bengal Tiger in full color along with updated typography for “Tigers” and “Louisiana State University” on either side of it. The current iteration is similar but features an even more detailed illustration of the tiger which debuted in 1999.
Today, whether you're attending class or cheering on your team at Tiger Stadium, you'll find LSU's iconic alternate logos proudly displayed around campus and throughout Baton Rouge - reminding everyone what it means to be part of such an amazing school! From its humble beginnings all those years ago up until now –the story behind these beloved symbols will continue to live on forever in Tiger Nation!
2017 - Present
A growling tiger’s head in purple, yellow and white.
2014 - Present
Side view of a tiger’s eye and the initials “LSU” in purple with yellow trim below.
2014 - Present
Side view of a tiger’s eye.
2014 - Present
The initials “LSU” in yellow with purple trim.
2014 - Present
The initials “LSU” in purple with yellow trim.
2002 - 2014
Initials “LSU” in purple.
2006 - 2014
A yellow, white and purple tiger’s head.
2006 - 2014
A leaping full body tiger in yellow, white, and purple.
2006 - 2014
A Tiger set to pounce above on the initials “LSU” in purple with white and black trim and “TIGERS” in white on a black background on an oval purple with yellow and black trim with streaking spikes.
2002 - 2011
A Tiger set to pounce above on the initials “LSU” in purple with white and black trim and “TIGERS” in white on a black background.
2002 - 2006
A leaping full-body tiger in yellow, white, and black.
2002 - 2006
A yellow, white and black tiger’s head.
1989 - 2002
Initials “LSU” in purple with white trim and “Tigers” below in scripted yellow.
1989 - 2002
Initials “LSU” in purple and “Tigers” below in scripted yellow.
1984 - 1996
Side view of a leaping tiger in yellow and purple with a rectangle trailing in yellow with purple trim and the initials “LSU” in purple.
1982 - Present
Interlocked letters “LSU” in white with purple and yellow trim.
1982 - Present
Interlocked letters “LSU” in purple with white and yellow trim.
1980 - 1989
A yellow, white, and black growling tiger hanging over the letters “LSU” in yellow with a black highlight and “TIGERS” in white underneath.
1977 - 2014
A growling tiger’s head in purple, yellow and white.
1977 - 2013
Initials “LSU” in purple over a Tiger’s head.
1972 - 1976
A black, yellow, white, and red tigers’ head above the initials “LSU” in yellow on a purple circle background.
1956 - 1967
A tiger’s head wearing a sailor’s hat in purple and white. On the sailor’s hat are the initials “LSU” in white.
