Even Sports Junkies Can't Match The Mascot To The Sports Team
- by Jared_Evan
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When thinking of sports teams, it’s hard not to think about the mascots that go along with them. In fact, mascots have basically become synonymous with sports teams. Moreover, mascots are even sometimes more famous than the players on the actual team. Players come and go, but it’s the mascots that are really the ones that stick with the team whether they are having a winning or a losing season. Think about it: it’s probably a lot easier to name a team’s mascot than all of the players on the team.
Mascots become so well known and loved that there is even a Mascot Hall of Fame to honor these amazing individuals. But what really makes a mascot great is how it resonates with the fans. It’s not just about throwing on a ridiculous looking costume and dancing like a fool. It’s about getting the audience involved, pumping up the crowd, and making sure everyone is having a great time. And that’s not to say that they don’t wear ridiculous looking costumes, because as anyone can see, they clearly do. But mascots are so much more than that. Good luck trying to figure out which mascots belong to which teams.
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Look! It’s everyone’s favorite mascot lion, Bailey. Bailey is such an awesome mascot that he was awarded the very prestigious, “Most Awesome Mascot” award in 2014. However, as awesome as Bailey is, and he certainly is awesome, Bailey has gained a reputation for his antagonizing behavior in recent years. In fact, he has gone on to make the headlines for his antics on more than one occasion. Nevertheless, you can’t help but love this bug furry guy. Keep doing what you do Bailey.
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I know what you’re going to say, and no. This is not “Tony the Tiger.” Although, he does bare a strong resemblance to him. However, much like Tony, this next mascot is Grrrreat! Sorry about that, I just couldn’t resist. This mascot tiger’s name is “Who Dey.” Why “Who Dey”, you ask? Because he was named after the team’s popular chant. I don’t know about you, but I think they could have done a little better with this mascot’s name.
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Look, up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane, it’s… no, wait… It actually is a bird. Sorry for the confusion folks. I would tell you the name of this next bird mascot, but unfortunately, it would most likely give away the answer. And what fun would that be? This mascot is actually a cartoon version of the bird of the same name. Moreover, he was even “hatched” out of a giant egg before the team’s 1979 opening game.
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What is that thing? Is that a sports mascot or a character from Sesame Street? I’m not really sure. Either way, this next mascot is all sorts of blue. Moreover, this next sports mascot is probably one of the only few out there who doesn’t work alone. Along with their counterpart, the “G-Man”, these two mascots entertain all of the fans at each and every home game. Think you know which team this big and fluffy blue mascot belongs to?
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Well, well, well… Look at what we have here. Get a load of this next mustachioed mascot fella. Also, make sure get a load of this mascot’s baseball hat. It looks like it’s from the early 1900s. And the uniform does too, for that matter. This actually wasn’t the first mascot for this next sports team. This baseball-headed humanoid has been charming fans for this sports team since 2007 after taking over for the previous mascot that first appeared in the 1973 season.
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This next mascot is about as real as it gets. This gorilla, named Go, is one of the more famous mascots in the NBA. Prior to Go, this team didn’t even have an official mascot. And it’s not for lack of trying. The tried a flower earlier on (seriously), but it didn’t catch on. Go actually showed up to the arena as a singing telegram and security let him stay to entertain the fans during breaks. Go would keep showing up for games until he was invited to become the team’s official mascot. How crazy is that?
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Ladies and Gentlemen: I would like to introduce you to “Sourdough Sam.” Who is “Sourdough Sam” exactly? Well, he’s a mascot for the… Come on. Did you really think that I was going to fall for that one? All I can say about him is that he wears a jersey, a cowboy hat, a gold handkerchief around the neck and has red hair with a thick red beard. And in case anyone was wondering, he has a Facebook page with over 80,000 likes.
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Please give a big hand for our next mascot, the one and only, Fredbird! Fredbird has been making fans smile since all the way back in 1979. In fact, Fredbird is so amazing at his job that he was given a life-long contract. Who’s ever heard of someone being given a life-long contract for anything? Fredbird is well known amongst the fans for his t-shirt cannon and funny dances, but his signature move is “beaking.” That’s when Fredbird will engulf a fan’s head with this beak.
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This next mascot is a very good boy. Mostly because this next mascot is a dog and all dogs are good boys. But more specifically, this mascot is a Labrador retriever, who stands at 6’1” and wears a jersey with the number “00.” Oh, yeah. I almost forgot to tell you this dog’s name. This mascot is affectionately called, Chomps. Because what good is a bark without a bite? Think you know what team this very good boy belongs to?
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This next National Hockey League team mascot is named Fin the Whale because let’s be honest, when I think of hockey, I think of whales. Nevertheless, this warm-blooded mammal can be seen at all of the team’s home games, proudly beating his drum. His trademark move is emitting steam from his blowhole and “chomping” on fans heads. Moreover, Fin is extremely affectionate towards kids and regularly visits sick children in the hospital. Now that’s a truly great mascot if you ask me.
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Could someone tell me what kind of mascot this next one is? I guess this is a lime-green, fuzzy, outer space, creature/alien. Considering that this mascot’s name is Orbit, I guess the whole alien look makes sense. Orbit was this next team’s official mascot from 1990 until 1999, when he was replaced by “Junction Jack.” However, in 2012 after a twelve-year absence, Orbit finally returned when this team unveiled their new look for the upcoming 2013 season. I for one am glad that Orbit is back.
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This next team’s mascot is named Rocky. And no, it wasn’t named after the greatest boxer of all-time, Rocky Balboa. Rocky was inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame (which is absolutely a real thing) back in 2008. Moreover, he was also named “Most Awesome Mascot” by Cartoon Network in 2013. Rocky has been a staple at every home game for this next team since he made his debut back in 1990. Moreover, Rocky is also an integral part of the community, as he makes tons of appearances at schools throughout the state.
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Look who it is. It’s everyone’s favorite bird mascot, Swoop! Swoop is actually a pretty well-known movie star. You may recognize Swoop from the 1994 comedy film Ace Venture: Pet Detective in which Ace Ventura (Jim Carrey) beats up Swoop after he shoos away a rare albino pigeon that Ventura was trying to catch. In addition to his film work, Swoop is also known for his stunts during games where he ziplines across the field as well as parachuting into the stadium.
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I would like to introduce you to our next mascot whose name is Lou Seal. And in case you haven’t figured it out yet, yes, this is a play on the name “Lucille.” Why is it a play on Lucille, you ask? I’m actually not sure. But what I do know is that while it may seem a bit ambiguous, Lou Seal is officially a male. Moreover, Lou Seal was named the best mascot in sports by Forbes in 2008.
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This is the second mascot that looks like “Tony the Tiger.” However, I can confirm once again, that it is not. Before games, this next mascot rappels from the roof of the arena to the ice, all while rocks music blasts in the background. Moreover, he has also been known to ride a four-wheeler on the actual ice, which is nuts. He also plays the teams chants on a drum and blasts t-shirts from the t-shirt cannon. He pretty much has a lot to handle during each game.
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This next NBA mascot is named Pierre. And Pierre has a very interesting story of how he came about. Pierre was first introduced during the first home game of the 2013 season. Pierre’s name was chosen by the fans through an online poll. The only problem was that the actual design of Pierre frightened some fans, so Pierre’s head had to be redesigned. And that’s the story of how Pierre came to be and look like the mascot his fans know and love today.
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Up next, we have an NFL Wolf mascot. This mascot was first introduced in the 1989 season as a successor for the previous mascot Warpaint, which was a horse ridden by a man. The current Wolf mascot was named after the team’s “Wolfpack.” The “Wolfpack” is a group of intense fans who seat in the bleachers of the stadium the team plays at. The Wolf, in addition to the football games, also appears at major and minor league baseball games.
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This next mascot comes courtesy of a National Football League team. Toro was born on April 21, 2001, which just so happens to make his Zodiac sign that of a Taurus. What are the odds, right? Toro visits many events in the city that he represents, and he is able to entertain the crowds with all of his hilarious antics. Toro even has a program called the “Toro Kids Club.” Think you know what team Toro is the mascot for?
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This next sports mascot is probably the most famous mascot of the bunch. This mascot is of course, the Phanatic. The Phanatic is a large, green, furry creature with an extendable tongue. And the Phanatic just so happens to be known as the most sued mascot in all of sports. That’s quite a title to hold. Nevertheless, despite being highly likely to induce a lawsuit, the Phanatic is also pretty darn hilarious and is extremely loved by the home crowd.
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This next mascot is one of the oldest mascots in Major League Baseball. And despite having a permanent smile on that giant baseball head of his, this guy has gone through a lot of grief since debuting all the way back in 1964, mostly because the team has been so bad. Come to think of it, this mascot is probably more popular than the actual players. This mascot can be seen hanging with celebrities and was even profiled by Rolling Stone magazine.
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Don’t get too close to this next mascot or you may get stung. This next mascot is none other than Stinger. This 6 foot 9 inch bright green mascot, with big red eyes, wears the number 00, which was shortened from 2000, for the year that the team was founded. Stinger can also be seen banging on his snare drum and high fiving children in the stands. Unfortunately for Stinger, he was removed from the uniforms after the team adopted a new logo.
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Ladies and Gentlemen: I present to you, Clutch the Bear. This mascot’s team’s city was given the informal nickname of “Clutch City” after winning their first NBA championship in the ’93-94 season. And as a result, “Clutch the Bear” was born the following season. Clutch has some pretty impressive accolades such as being named the 5th most recognizable mascot in sports by USA Today in 2005, being elected to the Mascot Hall of Fame in 2006, and winning NBA Mascot of the Year in 2005 and 2013.
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Well, well, well, look who we have here. It’s none other than Stuff the Magic Dragon. In case you didn’t notice yet, Stuff’s name is a play on the song “Puff the Magic Dragon.” Also, “Stuff” is a slang word for a slam dunk. Stuff has been with the team since the franchise debuted back in the 1989-90 NBA season. I’m pretty sure that means that Stuff has mascot tenure. Every pre-game, Stuff comes out to the court to do a skit and to toss t-shirts to the fans.
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This next mascot is an anthropomorphic purple triceratops named Dinger. Now, you’re probably asking yourselves why does this baseball team have a triceratops for its mascot. And the reason is quite interesting. It turns out that a seven foot long, 1,000 pound triceratops skull was found at the baseball field during its construction. And “dinger” is another term for a home run. Dinger can be seen roaming around the filed during games and dancing in the seats behind home plate in order to distract the opposing pitchers.
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This next NFL mascot is named T-Rac. T-Rac is an anthropomorphic racoon. Wait a minute… There aren’t any NFL teams with “Racoon” in their names. So then where does a racoon fit into all of this? I’m glad you asked. The racoon is the state animal from where this next team is from. And it turns out that T-Rac is one of the most popular mascots in all of sports. And he was also selected for the NFL Pro Bowl 8 times, but whatever, no big deal.
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Name a better duo than ice hockey and a St. Bernard. Go ahead, I’ll wait. So it only makes sense that this next NHL team’s mascot be Bernie the St. Bernard. Bernie made his debut against the Vancouver Canucks in 2009. Bernie is short for Bernard, which makes sense since he is course, a St. Bernard. Bernie’s jersey is cleverly marked with a bone that resembles the number 1. Bernie is also the second mascot in this team’s history. Let’s hope he sticks around for a long time.
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We have another Hall of Famer with our next mascot. This mascot, known as “The Coyote”, was first introduced all the way back in 1983. The Coyote is well known for his comedy routine which includes impromptu interaction with the referees during time outs, dance numbers with the cheerleaders, riding a unicycle, pulling his eyes out, dribbling a basketball with his feet, and spinning a ball on a pen. With all of that, it’s no wonder he was inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame in 2007.
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This next NBA mascot is none other than Chuck the Condor. Chuck made his debut in the 2016 season, during the halftime of a game, when he was lowered from the rafters with the lights off. Chuck is gray condor with a pink head, a blue nose, and has a red and white helmet that he removes. Chuck dances, flips, and dunks the ball using trampolines. Prior to Chuck, this NBA team was one of only four teams without a mascot.
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This next MLB team mascot is known as “The Moose.” The Moose came about in 1990, thanks in part to a contest for children 14 and under to select the team’s new mascot. Out of the over 2500 entries, the Moose was ultimately chosen and made his big-league debut in 1990, dancing on the field to “The Future’s So Bright I Gotta Wear Shades” by Timbuk 3. Unfortunately, while not having been selected for the Mascot Hall of Fame, The Moose was featured on the ballot in 2006 and 2007.
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If you’re a fan of palomino-style horses, then this next MLB mascot is for you because this next mascot is indeed a palomino-style horse. Not only is this mascot a horse, but he also wears a team uniform with the number “72” which represents the year that this team relocated to its current stadium. In addition to having multiple style uniforms to match whichever variant the team is wearing, this mascot also wears outfits that match the theme that the team is promoting, such as dressing up like Elvis for an Elvis Presley themed night.
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You’ve met “Stuff the Magic Dragon” earlier, so now I would to introduce to you, Sparky the Dragon. Sparky actually served double duty as he was also an arena football team’s mascot in addition to his work as this next NHL team’s mascot. Where does this dragon find the time? It was announced that Sparky would not return when this team moved to a new stadium. However, due to a decline in ticket sales, Sparky was reintroduced again as the team mascot.
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This next NFL team’s mascot is depicted as a soldier of the American Revolution. However, the logo version of this mascot wears a tricorne hat and a uniform of the Continental Army. This was the team’s official logo until 1993, when it was replaced the team’s current one. The current mascot still wears the team’s home uniform and has represented the team in its numerous Super Bowl appearances. It’s also worth noting that this mascot is portrayed by two different people.
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This next NBA mascot is affectionally named Burnie. Burnie is covered in orange fur and has orange feathers for hair. He also has a giant green basketball for a nose. Burnie wears the number “0” for the team and can usually be seen rocking the team’s black uniform. However, as beloved as Burnie is, he got into some legal trouble when he injured a woman that he dragged to the court to dance with her during a time out. The case was ultimately settled.
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Look who it is! It’s the mascot known as The Swinging Friar. The Swinging Friar goes way, way back, having been with the team since 1958 when they were just a minor league baseball organization. When this team joined MLB in 1969, they decided to keep their popular mascot. The Swinging Friar is a pudgy, balding, cartoon-like friar who wears sandals, a cloak, and a rope around the waist. And let’s not forget his bat because you can’t be The “Swinging” Friar without your bat to swing.
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This next MLB mascot is known as Southpaw. Why Southpaw? Well, his name is a reference to a left-handed pitcher and it is also a reference to the South Side of this team’s city, which is where the team plays. Southpaw made his big-league debut back in 2004 and while some think he’s an alligator or a frog, he is neither. He’s just a fuzzy green guy that loves his team. And Southpaw’s favorite snack just so happens to be Ants on a Log.