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MarkI wish I could help more, but have never seen this piece or even one much like it.... and I look for this stuff A LOT! Have never heard of the Red Tigers either (...anyone??)
It could be a reproduced piece, based on the bright colors and vibrant paint. There are modern reproductions like this, made for restaurants, bars, etc. The local watering hole up here has a lot of this "folk art" type sports decor throughout.
This is the kind of thing you just have to see in person. Examine the back and the under-side. You can use logic to determine what aged wood and vintage hardware should look like. Sorry I can'tbe of more help 