Growl Towel

A Growl Towel is the colloquial name used to refer to the rally towels given to fans prior to National Basketball Association (NBA) playoff games involving the Memphis Grizzlies. Typically yellow in color, the growl towel has become a very important part of the fan experience at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee.

Origin

The original growl towels were given out from 2004-2006, when the Grizzlies made three straight playoffs under the leadership of Pau Gasol. However, the Grizzlies were swept by their opponents in all three appearances, so only six different towels were made. The Grizzlies failed to make the playoffs for the next four seasons, so the concept of the growl towel was shelved.

2011 Playoffs

Round 1

Opponent Game Caption on Towel Color
San Antonio Spurs Game 3 Believe Memphis White
San Antonio Spurs Game 4 Believe Memphis White
San Antonio Spurs Game 6 Believe Memphis White

Western Conference Semifinals

Opponent Game Caption on Towel Color
Oklahoma City Thunder Game 3 Believe Memphis Gold
Oklahoma City Thunder Game 4 Believe Memphis Gold
Oklahoma City Thunder Game 6 Believe Memphis Gold

2012 Playoffs

Round 1

Opponent Game Caption on Towel Color
LA Clippers Game 1 Believe Memphis Gold
LA Clippers Game 2 Believe Memphis Gold
La Clippers Game 5 Believe Memphis Gold
La Clippers Game 7 Believe Memphis Gold

2013 Playoffs

Starting with the 2013 Playoffs, the growl towels started to feature different captions in each game, in addition to the traditional "Believe Memphis" towel.

Round 1

Opponent Game Caption on Towel Color
LA Clippers Game 3 Believe Memphis Gold
LA Clippers Game 4 Alternating “Grit” and “Grind” Gold
La Clippers Game 6 We Don't Bluff Gold

Western Conference Semifinals

Opponent Game Caption on Towel Color
Oklahoma City Thunder Game 3 Believe Memphis Gold
Oklahoma City Thunder Game 4 Alternating “All Heart” and “Grit Grind” Gold

Western Conference Finals

Opponent Game Caption on Towel Color
San Antonio Spurs Game 3 Believe Memphis Gold
San Antonio Spurs Game 4 We Don't Bluff Gold

2014 Playoffs

Round 1

Opponent Game Caption on Towel Color
Oklahoma City Thunder Game 3 Believe Memphis Gold
Oklahoma City Thunder Game 4 We Don't Bluff Gold
Oklahoma City Thunder Game 6 All Heart. Grit. Grind Gold

2015 Playoffs

Round 1

Opponent Game Caption on Towel Color
Portland Trailblazers Game 1 Believe Memphis Gold
Portland Trailblazers Game 2 Alternating “Grit” and “Grind” Gold
Portland Trailblazers Game 5 We Don't Bluff Gold

Western Conference Semifinals

Opponent Game Caption on Towel Color
Golden State Warriors Game 3 Memphis vs. Errrbody Gold
Golden State Warriors Game 4 Believe Memphis Gold
Golden State Warriors Game 6 All Heart Gold

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References

  1. ↑ "Historical List of Growl Towels & Grizzlies' Record With Each:". 3sob.com. 2015-05-11. Retrieved 2015-05-16.
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