Meet "Big MO"--Our Most Recent Acquisition!
Big MO is the newest addition to the Missouri Student Unions collection of art and Mizzou artifacts! After a long career on the Mizzou football field, Big MO has retired above the Student Center entrance by Mort's Cafe: Big MO , 1981, 72” bass drum, Graciously donated by Marching Mizzou (originally donated to MU by the Mizzou Tiger Club - St. Louis). A loud and proud tradition at Mizzou from 1981 through today, the Big MO bass drum merrily and raucously signals MU touchdowns at football games. Before coming to MU, the inaugural Big MO (1981-2011, on display here) built up a rather a lively pedigree, including carnival appearances and theatrical productions around the Chicago area. After receiving a tip about the large drum and its whereabouts, Mizzou Quarterback Club - St. Louis (now Mizzou Tiger Club - St. Louis) generously purchased it as a gift for Marching Mizzou. Standing at six-foot tall and weighing approximately 150 lbs., the original Big MO was t