All 87,451 sets of eyes fixated on the same thing: the iconic eagle making its way around Jordan-Hare just before kick-off.
Other than rolling Toomer’s after a win, the eagle flying around the stadium is the best Auburn tradition because it epitomizes the essence of the Auburn Family. Auburn is all about celebrating tradition as one unified community.
As the story goes, at the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry, an eagle that was rescued at the battlefield was released by its owner and soared around the field before returning to the Civil War veteran.
As is the case with most traditions, the origins are a bit hazy. However, the modern-day tradition began when War Eagle VI, or Tiger, was the first eagle to circle Jordan-Hare before the Wyoming game in 2000.
Because of the majestic nature unifying spirit of the tradition, the eagle flying around the stadium as the unofficial start to football games is The Best Auburn tradition.
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