Auburn, Ala. – Phil Neel, the man who created Aubie, passed away on Wednesday. He was 84. Aubie’s existence began as a cartoon character that first appeared on the Auburn vs. Hardin-Simmons football ...

AUBURN, Ala. (WSFA) - Auburn University’s beloved mascot has a permanent home on campus. The university unveiled a bronze statue of Aubie in front of the Harold D. Melton Student Center on Saturday.

Phil Neel, the man who created Aubie, passed away on Wednesday. He was 84. Aubie's existence began as a cartoon character that first appeared on the Auburn vs. Hardin-Simmons football program cover on ...

Seldom is the pathway to fame achieved wearing size 19 footwear, ensconced in a tiger costume, pledging a vow of anonymity while serving as a beloved figure to generations of Auburn loyalists. But ...