Rochester Institute of Technology
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Address: |
One Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623 |
Phone: |
(585) 475-2411 |
League: |
ECWC |
Division: |
NCAA Division III |
Colors: |
Burnt Umber, Orange, & White |
Nickname: |
Tigers |
College Web: |
rit.edu |
Wrestling Web: |
ritathletics.com |
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The
Rochester Institute of Technology "Tigers" became the official
mascot of the Institute in 1955-56. Originally RIT's intercollegiate
athletic teams were called "Techmen". The school colors were blue
and gray. Former sports information director Harry Watts saw the
need for team identification and suggested the "Tiger" in 1955. Some
two years later, the Institute adopted burnt umber, orange and
white as the official intercollegiate athletic colors.
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