Why is Auburn known as the War Eagles?
The most popular story is from 1892, when a Civil War veteran was at a game between Auburn and Georgia with his pet eagle he had found during the war. The bird was named Anvre and is now known as War Eagle I, the first of seven in school history, according to AuburnTigers.com.
What is the meaning of War Eagle?
battle cry
War Eagle is a battle cry, yell, or motto of Auburn University and supporters of Auburn University sports teams, especially the Auburn Tigers football team. War Eagle is a greeting or salutation among the Auburn Family (e.g., students, alumni, fans).
