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Albert and Alberta Gator (University of Florida)

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*'***Albert E. Gator** and **Alberta Gator** are the official mascots of the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. Costumed in plush, Albert and Alberta are anthropomorphic representations of American alligators, which are commonly found throughout the state of Florida.

## History

The University of Florida fielded its first official intercollegiate sports team (football) in the fall of 1906. It adopted orange and blue as its official colors, combining the orange and black of the former Florida Agricultural College in Lake City with the blue and white of the former East Florida Seminary in Gainesville, the university's two oldest predecessor institutions. The football team did not initially have an official nickname or mascot, and was often referred to as the "Orange and Blue" or "Pee Wee's Boys," after the team's first head coach, Jack "Pee Wee" Forsythe.

In 1908, local merchant Phillip Miller and his son Austin Miller, with no official sanction from the university or athletic association, selected the alligator as an emblem to represent the university on pennants offered for sale in Miller's Gainesville store. With the state of Florida being home to millions of alligators, the 'gator proved a popular choice among members of the student body, and the Florida football team began to refer to itself as the "Gators" during the 1911 fall season.

A live alligator named Albert first appeared at football games during the 1957 season, and served as the mascot of the football team on the field before the costumed version of Albert became the mascot in 1970. He was joined by a female version, Alberta, in 1984. They often appear as a couple, but also appear alone. They both cheer on the football team, but Albert appears solo at Gators baseball and men's basketball games, while Alberta cheers on the women's basketball and gymnastics teams, among others.

## In popular culture

Like many college mascots, Albert and Alberta have made appearances in the highlights of national sports and highlight shows. The most notable appearance of either was in early 2006, when Albert was featured in a This is SportsCenter commercial. He walked out of an elevator and became the object of Steve Irwin's reptile wrangling tendencies.

In June 2007, Sports Illustrated On Campus ranked Albert as the No. 1 mascot in their "Mascot Power Rankings."

Mascot Books has published three children's books featuring Albert and Alberta, entitled Hello, Albert!, Albert's Journey Through the Sunshine State and Albert and Alberta's Game Day Rules.
Hip Hop (Philadelphia 76ers)

**Hip Hop** was the mascot of the Philadelphia 76ers basketball team. A rabbit character, Hip Hop usually entertained Sixers fans during halftime and time-outs by performing acrobatic slam dunks off of a trampoline, often over an item or person, such as a motorcycle, a Sixer Dancer, a fan, or a ladder.

Hip Hop also appeared at various Sixers publicity events and fundraisers. He has a sidekick named Lil Hip-Hop. He also has helpers named the Hare Raisers, who help him out at every home game.

It was revealed Hip-Hop would not be returning post lockout under new Sixers ownership. The decision was unanimous both from the new owners and the fan base.
Boomer (Indiana Pacers)

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*'***Boomer** is the official mascot of the Indiana Pacers, a professional basketball team that plays in the National Basketball Association (NBA). They appear at each of the Pacers' home games as well as special events for the NBA.

Boomer was introduced before the start of the 1991 NBA season. Boomer is a 6 ft (1.8 m) tall energetic cat that performs high flying dunks and dance moves. He wears a #00 Pacers jersey and is one of the more accomplished NBA mascots, being selected for several NBA All-Star Games.

Bowser was a former mascot who worked in tandem with Boomer. The duo was broken up when Bowser was retired during the 2009-2010 season, after 8 years in the business.
Homer (Atlanta Braves)

**Homer** was the mascot of the Atlanta Braves. He has a baseball shaped head, and looks a little like Mr. Met. Before having the baseball head however, Homer was the personification of the old "Screaming Warrior" logo the Braves used before dropping it in 1988.

Homer's full name is Homer the Brave. This is meant to sound like "home of the brave", the last words of the national anthem. Incidentally, "homer" is also the longtime nickname for a home run.
Clark (Chicago Cubs)

**Clark** is the official team mascot of Major League Baseball's Chicago Cubs. He was announced on January 13, 2014 as the first official mascot in the modern history of the Cubs franchise. He was introduced that day at the Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center's pediatric developmental center along with some of the Cubs' top prospects such as number one draft pick Kris Bryant and Albert Almora, Jorge Soler, Mike Olt and Eric Jokisch. Over a dozen Cubs prospects were attending the Cubs' Rookie Development Program that week. According to the Cubs' press release, Clark is a response to fan demands (expressed via surveys and interviews) for more kid-friendly elements at Wrigley Field Cubs games to keep pace with games in other cities that have more to offer youth fans.

## Description

He is a "young, friendly Cub" who will wear a backwards baseball cap and greet fans entering Wrigley Field, which is located at the corner of Clark Street (for which he is named) and Addison Street. North Clark Street borders the third base side of Wrigley Field. According to the Cubs, the fictional character Clark is descended from Joa, the franchise's original live Bears mascot in 1916.

## Activities

According to the various stories "The mascot also will greet fans at Wrigley Field before and during games, as well as assist kids in running the bases on Family Sundays. Families can visit Clark's Clubhouse at Wrigley."
Souki (Montreal Expos)

**Souki** was the mascot of the Montreal Expos for only one season (1978), a figure in an Expos uniform with a giant baseball for a head. It was a variation of the popular mascot of the New York Mets called Mr. Met, but with one difference. The Expos' Mr. Met, called Souki, had odd antennas sticking out the sides of his head. He looked like something from outer space and the kids were afraid of him. During a game in late fall, a father attacked Souki after his child was afraid of him (and after a loss).
Mariner Moose (Seattle Mariners)

The **Mariner Moose** is the team mascot of the Seattle Mariners, a Major League Baseball team. In 1990, a contest for children 14 and under was held to select a mascot for the team under then-owner Jeff Smulyan. Out of 2500 entries received, the club chose the "Mariner Moose," originally submitted by Ammon Spiller of Ferndale, Washington. The Moose made his debut on April 13, 1990, dancing on the field at the Kingdome to "The Future's So Bright I Gotta Wear Shades" by Timbuk 3. Initially, he was not well recieved; fans of the Mariners started chanting "Kill The Moose" during Mariners games. Not even an attempt for the longest indoor flight on May 6 improved his reputation. It got so bad that the team reportedly sent him to Philadelphia to get lessons from the Phillie Phanatic.

During the 1995 American League Division Series between the M's and the New York Yankees, the Moose gained national attention when he broke his ankle crashing into the outfield wall at the Kingdome while being towed on inline skates behind an ATV in the outfield. Rollerblading behind an ATV would continue to be a fan favorite until 1999, when the team moved to Safeco Field and a natural grass playing surface. Since then, the Moose has become quite adept at driving his own ATV around Safeco Field's warning track while performing various tricks and having water coolers emptied on him by bullpen pitchers.

In 1996, Nike developed a television ad campaign entitled "Griffey in '96" wherein Mariners outfielder Ken Griffey, Jr. was running for President, with the Mariner Moose as his running mate.

The Moose makes several hundred appearances in the community each year in addition to Mariners home games, at everything from hospitals to wedding receptions. Since his debut in 1990, he has developed into one of the most popular mascots throughout all of Major League Baseball.

The Mariner Moose was featured on the ballot for the Mascot Hall of Fame in 2006 and 2007.

Mariners fans at Safeco Field have been known to express approval and or disapproval by engaging in the "moose call." The caller places hands on either side of their head in imitation of moose antlers, hands outspread, thumbs to temples, and yells "moooooo" while wiggling their fingers.
Crunch the Wolf (Minnesota Timberwolves)

**Crunch the Wolf** is the official mascot of the Minnesota Timberwolves.

According to the team's official website, "Crunch was born in the northernmost part of Minnesota’s wilderness areas. Deep in the forest, he grew with a love for something never before seen by others in his pack. Crunch's love for the game of basketball puzzled his mother and father, for he seemed to pick up the game on his own. With a makeshift basket built of pine-cones and birch bark, Crunch began to refine his game when he was still just a young pup. He learned the rules and techniques that make the game of basketball so great. He studied players and coaches alike, and soon would find himself on a journey like no other.

Years later, when Minnesota’s expansion team, the Timberwolves, came to town, Crunch said goodbye to all he had known growing up in the woods, and migrated south to the Twin Cities where the team was to be based.

No one is quite sure where Crunch lives, but legend has it he has a den somewhere deep inside the Target Center. He is lured out on game-days by the deafening howl made by Wolves fans. This howl creates an atmosphere in the Target Center that reminds Crunch of his days back in the forest, and yet keeps him here in Minneapolis, with the pursuit of helping the team to a victory."
Argie the Argonaut (University of West Florida)

**Argie the Argonaut** serves as an official mascot for the University of West Florida and the University of West Florida Athletic Department. Argie proudly represents the university and the West Florida Argonauts.

The primary role of Argie is to represent the University of West Florida Athletics, promote the teams, excite the crowd, and cheer on the Argonauts. Argie the Argonaut leads a busy life as he balances his responsibilities.
Slamson the Lion (Sacramento Kings)

**Slamson the Lion** is the official mascot of the NBA franchise, the Sacramento Kings. His name is a play on the name Samson, in reference to the biblical hero. He lives in The Sleep Train Arena (behind the bleachers), in Sacramento, California. He was born in South Africa with his mother Slamet and father Sir Slam the Lion. Due to his family being very poor, the Sacramento Kings went to help him, after losing their other dear beloved mascot, Gorilla. He was then shipped off to Sacramento, California to entertain kids in Arco Arena. He has since been loved by many kids and teens for many years.
S.J. Sharkie (San Jose Sharks)

**S.J. Sharkie**, an anthropomorphic shark, is the mascot of the San Jose Sharks. He debuted in January 1992.

On March 12, 1999, S.J. Sharkie was involved an incident during the pre-game festivities for that evening's Sharks vs. Red Wings game. During an attempted rappel from the rafters of SAP Center at San Jose (then known as San JoseArena), Sharkie's jersey became entangled in the rope and rappel equipment, leaving Sharkie hanging approximately 40 feet above the ice. Sharkie remained there while the starting lineups were announced and during the singing of the national anthem. The beginning of the game was delayed 20 minutes while crews worked to rescue him. He was eventually hoisted upward to a catwalk using a secondary rope.
Chief Noc-A-Homa (Atlanta Braves)

**Chief Noc-A-Homa** was the original mascot of the Milwaukee and Atlanta Braves from the 1950s until 1986. The name was used for the "screaming Indian" sleeve patch worn on Braves jerseys. From at least the early 1960s, while still in Milwaukee County Stadium, until the early 1980s at Atlanta's Fulton County Stadium, this mascot "lived" in a teepee in an unoccupied section of the bleacher seats.

The name was intended to be a playful variation of "Knock a Homer." The mascot's job was to exit his teepee and perform a dance whenever a Braves player hit a home run.

In the late 1970s, when the previously mediocre Braves became contenders again, a peculiar superstition arose. When football season approached and the portable bleachers needed to be opened up for the Atlanta Falcons, the teepee was typically removed, and at that point, the Braves would typically start to lose. Superstitious fans claimed that disrupting Noc-A-Homa's home was the cause of their downturn, rather than the team just not having enough depth to sustain first place for the season. After this happened several years in a row, though, the story began to gain some currency. The rumor reached its height in 1982, when the Braves were in first place with a seemingly insurmountable lead. Needing additional seating for sellouts, the Braves removed the teepee and sold tickets for the seats normally supporting it. The Braves promptly lost 19 of their next 21 games and fell to second place. When Braves management put the teepee back in place, the Braves went back to first place and ultimately won the Western division that year.

Late in Noc-A-Homa's duration, Hopewell, Virginia native Kimberly Ann Calos was introduced as "Princess Win-A-Lotta"

The best-known Noc-A-Homa was Levi Walker, Jr., an Ottawa native and an Odawa Indian. In 1986, Walker and the Braves mutually agreed to end their relationship due to disagreements about pay and missed dates. Walker petitioned the club to revive his role during the Braves' 1991 pennant run, but the Braves' management declined. During the late 1970s, the Braves also had a green mascot called Bleacher Creature.

Noc-a-Homa was eventually replaced as the mascot by the characters Homer and Rally. This has not, however, circumvented the introduction of other Native American-inspired traditions for Braves fans, such as the "Tomahawk Chop," adapted with the arrival of Florida State University multi-sport star Deion Sanders from Florida State's popular war chant.

The Simpsons referenced Noc-a-Homa in "I, (Annoyed Grunt)-Bot," when Homer competes as battle robot named "Chief Knock-a Homer."

Atlanta-based band Black Lips wrote a song titled "Noc-A-Homa" for their 2011 album Arabia Mountain. Guitarist Cole Alexander said of the song, ""The guy who acted as the mascot was a real Native American and he used to do prayer dances on the pitcher's mound... He was just a nice guy who rooted for the team."

When it was revealed that Chief Noc-A-Homa would appear on the Braves 2013 batting practice caps, it drew criticism, stating that the logo is offensive against Native Americans.
Southpaw (Chicago White Sox)

**Southpaw** is the mascot of the Chicago White Sox. His name is a reference to a left-hand pitcher and is also a reference to Chicago's South Side, where the team plays. He was on a float for Illinois at Barack Obama's inauguration, along with the Washington Nationals racing president representation of Abraham Lincoln. Won his 7th shot-put state competition.
Mr. Red (Cincinnati Reds)

Mr. Red **is the first mascot of the Cincinnati Reds baseball team. He is a humanoid figure dressed in a Reds uniform, with an oversized baseball for a head. Sometimes, Mr. Red is referred to by the team as "The Running Man" for the way he has posed on the logo c. 1968.**

Mr. Red made his first appearance on a Reds uniform as a sleeve patch in 1955. The patch featured Mr. Red's head, clad in an old-fashioned white pillbox baseball cap with red stripes. The following season, 1956, saw the Reds adopt sleeveless jerseys, and Mr. Red was eliminated from the home uniform. He was moved to the left breast of the road uniform, and remained there for one season before being eliminated entirely.

In 1999, the Reds re-designed their uniform and "Mr. Red" was reintroduced as a sleeve patch on the undershirt.

A human version of the mascot had appeared by at least 1975, certainly by Game 5 of that year's World Series, when he appeared on screen during the NBC broadcast (see the DVD version available on A&E Video). The mascot disappeared in the late 1980s for unknown reasons. The costumed mascot was reintroduced in 1997.

Mr. Red was joined by Gapper, a new furry mascot created by David Raymond (the original Phillie Phanatic), as the franchise moved to Great American Ballpark in 2003. In 2007, the current Mr. Red has been supplemented by a retro 1950s version known as "Mr. Redlegs", complete with handlebar mustache and old fashioned baseball uniform. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Mr. Red wore uniform number 27.

The humanoid Mr. Red retired in 2007 leaving "Gapper" and a mascoted "Mr. Redlegs" to take his place. In August 2008, a female companion named "Rosie Red" named in honor of the group that supports the team, the Rosie Reds, was introduced. A new Mr. Red Mascot was unveiled at Redsfest for the 2012 season, the new mascot will be on the field with "Gapper" and "Rosie Red" and "Mr. Redlegs."
Rockey the Rockin' Redbird (Memphis Rebirds)

Rockey the Rockin' Redbird, the official team mascot of the Memphis Redbirds, loves to make AutoZone Park his playground and have fun with the best fans in baseball.

Rockey first flew the coop in 1997 to join the Redbirds organization in their inaugural season of 1998. On game days, Rockey can be seen flying through the stadium signing autographs or taking picture with fans. When not taking selfies with fans, Rockey leads the promo team in cutting a rug during the 7th inning stretch and tossing out t-shirts in between innings.

Outside of living the celebrity life at AutoZone Park and being the spokesbird for the Kids Club, Rockey enjoys traveling throughout Memphis to be the life of every party and event. As long as there are Redbird fans, Rockey will be found strutting on top of the dugout shaking his tail-feather.
Taima the hawk (Seattle Seahawks)

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*'***Taima** the hawk is a live hawk, one of the official mascots of the NFL's Seattle Seahawks.

## History

Taima was hatched on April 21, 2005, at the World Bird Sanctuary in St. Louis, Missouri. She is an Auger hawk (also known as a Buteo hawk) with a black head and tail, separated by a creme chest with a unique creme throat with black stripe. She has a wingspan of approximately 4.5 feet, and arrived in Spokane, Washington on June 13, 2005.

## Handler

David Knutson has handled Taima since her arrival in Spokane in 2005. he is a Master Falconer, with over 30 years experience in training and handling birds of prey. He is a die-hard Seahawks fan, who has been performing with Taima at Seahawks games since 2011.

Knutson's company, KlearView Resources, has successfully partnered with many governments, military and private contracts across the western United States to mitigate avian and wildlife control issues by employing birds of prey as part of his operation.
Badaboum (Quebec Nordiques)

When Quebec City, Quebec hosted Rendez-Vous '87, an alteration of the All-Star Game to include the Soviet national team, the Nordiques became the first NHL team to employ a costumed mascot when **Badaboum** - a fuzzy, roly-poly blue otter - began entertaining fans at the Colisée with his bizarre dance routines. Badaboum was created for Rendez-Vous, but created such a following that the Nordiques made it a permanent fixture at home games. He remained the official mascot of the team up until their relocation to Colorado at the conclusion of the 1995 season.
Rumble the Bison (Oklahoma City Thunder)

**Rumble the Bison** is the official mascot of the Oklahoma City Thunder, a National Basketball Association (NBA) franchise based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He is an anthropomorphic bison and his name derives from the sound that thunder makes. Rumble debuted on February 12, 2009 as part of the halftime show when the Thunder played against the New Orleans Hornets.

On August 13, 2009, Rumble was awarded the NBA Mascot of the Year award at the NBA's annual mascot meeting in Las Vegas. Rumble received the award in recognition of representing the Thunder at various community events throughout the Oklahoma City region. Even though he had only served as the team's official mascot for six months at the time, the mascot program Rumble developed was regarded as one of the best in the NBA. Rumble is a very popular mascot on account of his interaction with fans. He constantly gives hugs, high fives, and T-shirts to fans at random.

## Official backstory

According to his official backstory on the Oklahoma City Thunder's website, Rumble is the subject of a Native American tale that has been passed down for centuries which tells of a bison who was struck by lightning while saving his herd from a ferocious storm in the Arbuckle Mountains. The lightning transformed him into the anthropomorphic, super-powered bison known today as Rumble. When the Thunder arrived in Oklahoma City, he identified with them and joined the team.
Wildwing (Anaheim Ducks)

**Wildwing** is the mascot for the Anaheim Ducks. It was chosen following a fan "Name the Mascot" write-in contest, where a fan suggested the name. Wildwing is the first mascot in the history of National Hockey League to descend onto the ice from the rafters of the arena. It is an anthropomorphic duck. He was also featured in the animated series Mighty Ducks, wherein he received the last name of Flashblade, and a younger brother, Nosedive. Wildwing was the leader of the titular hockey team that also functioned as superheroes, after their previous leader, Canard, was lost in Dimensional Limbo on their way from their home planet of Puckworld chasing after the Saurians, a group of draconic beings who had devastated Puckworld; he inherited the legendary "Mask of DuCaine" from him. When the mascot debuted, it caught fire due to a stunt where it would drive an ATV through a ring of fire.
Bailey (Los Angeles Kings)

'***Bailey**, the mascot of the Los Angeles Kings is a 6-foot lion (6 foot 4 inches with mane included) who wears No. 72 because it is the average temperature in Los Angeles. He was named in honor of Garnet "Ace" Bailey who served Director of Pro Scouting for seven years before dying in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Bailey is the Kings' second mascot, the first was a snow leopard named Kingston in 1994. As of 2015, Kingston had come out of retirement to become the LA Kings' AHL Ontario Reign mascot.*

For the 2009-10 season, the Kings partnered with Carl's Jr. to create a series of videos in which Kings organization members competed against Carl's Jr. organization members. The first installment in which Bailey appears is a spoof on Carl's Jr.'s commercials, with Bailey replacing scantily clad actresses.

Since 2013, Bailey has been involved in a Twitter feud with former WWE superstar CM Punk, a Chicago native and die-hard Chicago Blackhawks fan. During the 2014 playoffs when the Blackhawks faced the Kings in the Western Conference Finals, the two made a bet on the series stating that the loser must upload a picture of themselves wearing the winning team's jersey. Ultimately, Punk posted a picture of himself in front of United Center in Chicago wearing a Kings jersey after the Kings eliminated the Blackhawks in seven games.

In the fall of 2014 during a Blackhawks-Kings game at Staples Center Bailey jumped off his ATV and delivered an elbow drop to Punk in the backstage area, in what was a rather comedic bit of their feud.
Vikadontis Rex (Minnesota Vikings)

**Vikadontis Rex** was another mascot associated with the National Football League's Minnesota Vikings. He was a purple foam dinosaur. Vikadontis was the official mascot of the Minnesota Vikings Children's Fund and took part in the 1995 Celebrity Mascot Olympics. Vikadontis was retired starting with the 2000 season.
Optimistic Octopus

**Optimistic Octopus**, is one of the starting teams of *Total Drama Olympics*. Their team color is yellow.

## Members

### Original Team

* Charchkii - Also known as "Charlie"
* Equalrights4animals - Also known as "Hannah"
* Jennamaclennan & Danielle1123 - Also known as "Jenielle"
* ChronicMessiah - Also known as "Mackie"
* TheSoleSurvivorCY - Also known as "Miguel"

### Second Switched Team

* ►► Chris Writ - Also known as "Chris"
* ►► Eddie325 - Also known as "Eddie"
* ►► HighSpace - Also known as "Emile"
* ►► Qrstuvwoody - Also known as "Ryan"
Junior (Toronto Blue Jays)

Junior is the younger brother of Ace. He made his mascot debut in 2011. He is half the size of Ace so he wears the number 1/2 (half). He only appears on Jr. Jays Saturdays, a team promotion where young fans are encouraged to run the bases post-game. During the game he and Ace stand in two different aisles and they run in slow motion and hug.
Thrash (Atlanta Thrashers)

**Thrash** was the mascot of the Atlanta Thrashers. He was a 6'3" Georgia brown thrasher who debuted in 1999. When the Thrashers moved to Winnipeg, Thrash was retired.

He is best known for being "arrested" in 2010 with Grand Theft Zamboni to have fans buy more tickets as he stole a Zamboni from the Thrashers' practice center in Gwinnett County, which initiated a low speed chase through the Atlanta suburbs. This was purely done as a marketing ploy, alongside the Gwinnett County Police Department. It was said that the only way to get Thrash out of jail was if they sold 5,000 tickets for the Thrashers' remaining home games of December.
Whammer (Cleveland Cavaliers)

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*'***Whammer** is the former mascot of the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers. He is a polar bear who is said to have grown up in the tundra and still makes occasional appearances throughout the season at Cavalier games. At halftime he used to dunk a basketball. Whammer's debut was in a November 9, 1995 game against the Chicago Bulls.

Recently when Moondog, the current Cavaliers mascot was asked what Whammer was up to these days he responded "He e-mails the braintrust of the Cavs about twice a week trying to get his old job back. I throw him a bone occasionally and invite him back, mostly to mock him. Finally he's good for a laugh."
Rangers Captain (Texas Rangers)

**Rangers Captain** is the mascot for the Texas Rangers. Introduced in 2002, he is a palomino-style horse, dressed in the team's uniform. He wears the uniform number "72" in honor of 1972, the year the Rangers relocated to the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.

The mascot also has multiple uniforms to match each of the variants the team has. Rangers Captain's chosen uniform for the game matches the uniform choice made by the team for that particular game. Captain's outfits sometimes match a theme the team is promoting; on Apr 24, 2010, he was dressed up like Elvis as part of an Elvis Presley themed night.
Blaze the Trail Cat (Portland Trailblazers)

**Blaze the Trail Cat** is the official mascot of the NBA's Portland Trailblazers. He is a two-tone silver-colored mountain lion, which has been the team's official mascot since 2002. Prior to Blaze's debut, the Trail Blazers' official mascot was a Dalmatian named Sparky. Prior to Sparky, the Trail Blazers' official mascot was Bigfoot.
Gapper (Cincinnati Reds)

**Gapper** is one of the current mascots for the Cincinnati Reds and the only dog in the MLB. He was first introduced as the furry dog companion to Mr. Red, the long-time mascot in the winter of 2002 as the franchise was preparing to move to their new home, Great American Ball Park. The mascot was created by David Raymond's Raymond Entertainment Group, the founder being the man inside the Phillie Phanatic costume from 1973 to 1993. A young fan won two season tickets for submitting the winning name; he is named after the "gap" in the stands in the seats of Great American, which provides a view into and out of the stadium. The term "gapper" is also a slang phrase for a batted ball which falls into the "gap" between outfielders (generally a ball hit to either left-center or right-center field which rolls to the fence). According to a recent cincinnati.com poll of the Red's four mascots, he is the least popular amongst fans. He received 6% of the voting, Mr. Red received 23%, Rosie Red received 34%, and Mr. Redlegs received 47%
Stamford and Bridget (Chelsea FC)

Stamford and Bridget are the mascots of English soccer club Chelsea FC.

They are a couple of two anthropomorphic lions.

Stamford has been Chelsea's mascot since 1979. He met Bridget in 2013.

Bridget wears a blue ribbon and pink soccer boots.

The two got a redesign in 2018 to mostly negative reviews.

Their names are a reference to a club's stadium, Stamford Bridge.
Billy the Panther (Eastern Illinois University)

Like many colleges and universities across the country, the nickname for Eastern Illinois intercollegiate teams  was something that was developed after the start of intercollegiate athletics at that school. At EIU the name Panthers has not always been around, but it does date back to the 1930's.

For many years the school colors, Blue and Gray, were used to describe the school's sport teams.

The circumstances and exact date of the derivation of Panthers can be pinpointed, although the reason why that particular 'tag' was chosen is still uncertain.

Back in 1930, the Teachers College News, forerunner of the Eastern News, decided it would be appropriate and more handy to have an official nickname.

So in conjunction with the Fox Lincoln Theatre, $5 worth of tickets was offered to the winner of a contest to "name" Eastern's athletic teams.

Athletic director and football coach Charles "Pop" Lantz, football captain Gene Kintz and News sports editor Irvin Singler were chosen to select the winning entry. Several nicknames were submitted, although the exact number is not available, and on October 16, 1930, the News announced Panthers as the winner.

Harland Baird, Paul Birthisel and Thelma Brooks all submitted the winning nickname and split the prize.

The judges explained they considered several names with an Indian background such as Kickapoos, Ellini, and Indians, itself. Also, the school colors were considered in possible combinations such as Blue Racers, Blue Boys, Blue Battlers and Greyhounds.

The name chosen, though, was quickly accepted. The News used it extensively in that October 16 issue. Gilbert Twist of the Decatur Review said, "Panthers is an appropriate one for this team and is one that has not been used much over the country."

Although not unique to Eastern Illinois, 29 colleges and universities currently use Panthers as their athletic mascot, a number that has grown from seven schools when the mascot was selected.

The current name for EIU's mascot is Billy the Panther, a nickname of the former Panther mascot in the early 1980's and 1990's that was never officially adopted by the University. The current Billy the Panther made his debut on Sept. 13, 2008 prior to the Eastern Illinois football game versus Indiana State.
Burnie (Miami Heat)

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*'***Burnie** is the mascot of the Miami Heat, the NBA Basketball team. Burnie is a rough, anthropomorphic depiction of the fireball featured on the team's logo.

## Appearance

The Burnie costume is a full-body suit. The body is orange fur, with orange feathers for hair. The "nose" is a green basketball. Burnie wears number 0 for the Heat, typically in a black uniform, although he has also worn the Heat's red and white jerseys during playoff promotions. He also sometimes wears a white team T-shirt.

During the 2012 NBA Playoffs, in accord with the team's "White Hot Playoffs" theme, Burnie's costume temporarily changed to an all-white version of the same suit, with black trim around the jersey's text.

## Legal Problems

Burnie was sued in 1994 during an exhibition game in Puerto Rico. Burnie selected a woman from the audience, dragged her by the feet, and danced on the court with her during a time-out. The woman turned out to be the wife of a federal judge. The woman pulled away from Burnie and fell. Incredibly, Burnie faced 20 years in jail after being charged with aggravated assault and battery. Burnie was also sued for US$1 million for emotional distress. The media ridiculed the case. The woman appeared several times on late-night television. The case was settled for $50,000.
Squatch (Seattle SuperSonics)

**Squatch** (a derivation of Sasquatch) was the team mascot for the Seattle SuperSonics, a National Basketball Association (NBA) franchise formerly based in Seattle, Washington. Between his 1993 debut and the team's relocation to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 2008, Squatch appeared at more than 175 events annually, and was with the organization during their run to the 1996 NBA Finals.

In 2007, Chris Ballew of the rock band The Presidents of the United States of America wrote and performed a song about the mascot. That same year, Squatch attempted to set a world record with a jump of 30 feet on inline skates, over vehicles owned by NBA players Ray Allen and Robert Swift.

The biography of the Edmonton Rush Lacrosse Club's yeti mascot, Slush, describes a history wherein the two characters grew up together in the Cascade Mountains. Squatch appeared during the Rush's inaugural game to "teach" Slush how to be a professional mascot.

Following the SuperSonics' move to Oklahoma City, the character was retired, and remains part of the intellectual property (name, colors, etc.) that the city of Seattle retained as part of the KeyArena lease settlement. The character's performer from 1999–2008 (Marc Taylor) remains under contract with the relocated team, currently performing as Rumble the Bison, the Thunder's mascot.
Mini Stanley (Florida Panthers)

**Mini Stanley** is the secondary mascot of the Florida Panthers. At the beginning of the 2007–08 season, the Panthers added a mascot that is half the size of their official mascot Stanley C. Panther, hence the name "Mini Stanley". Due to Mini Stanley's smaller size, he is a mascot that caters more to children.
The Coyote (San Antonio Spurs)

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*'***The Coyote** is the official mascot of the San Antonio Spurs, a professional basketball team in the National Basketball Association (NBA). First introduced in 1983, he was inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame in 2007.

## History

The Coyote was first introduced in public at a San Antonio Spurs game on April 13, 1983. He's known for his slapstick comedy routine, including impromptu interactions with game officials during time-outs, rehearsed skits and dance numbers with the Silver Dancers (the Spurs cheerleading team), as well as for his trick filled antics, such as riding a unicycle, pulling his eyes off, dribbling a ball with his feet or spinning a ball on a pen.

Outside of his presence in arena at games the Coyote performs at over 400 community appearances per year, which is noted as being more than any other mascot in the NBA. Over the years he has also been featured in numerous local San Antonio area TV commercials and appeared on national morning shows, including Live with Regis and Kathie Lee.

The Coyote concept was created by Tim Derk, who also performed the role for the first 21 years — appearing in more than 1,100 games and making over 4,000 community appearances — before suffering a stroke that force him to leave the job on February 13, 2004. Derk went on to be named Manager of Mascot Development by Spurs Sports & Entertainment six months later.

The Coyote won several awards for his performances throught the years. In 2006, he was named Best Mascot of the Year 2005 by the website Gameops.com. In 2007, he was inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame, in recognition of his hard work on and off the court. In 2014, he was named Best Mascot of the Year by his fellow mascots.
Toro (Houston Texans)

**Toro** is the official mascot of the NFL's Houston Texans. According to his official biography, he was "born" on April 21, 2001, making his Zodiac sign that of a Taurus. He visits many Houston Texans events, as he amuses different crowds with different antics. Toro has a program called the Toro Kids Club.
Blitz (Seattle Seahawks)

**Blitz** is the official mascot of the Seattle Seahawks, a team in the National Football League. A large blue bird, Blitz made his debut on September 13, 1998 at the Seahawks' home opener at the Kingdome in Seattle, Washington.

After his inception Blitz's appearance changed slightly several times (including subtle changes in color in accordance with the team's updated color scheme implemented after moving to Qwest Field in 2002) before a dramatic facelift in 2004, in an effort to make him appear less menacing to children by introducing friendlier facial features. A new look was introduced in 2014, involving an update to Blitz's face that more closely resembles the Seahawks logo. In addition to the longstanding look of a blue anthropomorphic bird of medium height, built like a bodybuilder, and wearing a Seahawks uniform (number 0), the updated Blitz features the piercing green eyes and blue and gray head represented on the team logo.

A second mascot, named Boom, was also introduced in 2014, as an "official sidekick" to Blitz. In addition to green eyes, Boom features green hair, a backwards Seahawks cap, and a number 00 Seahawks uniform.

Since the character's introduction in 1998, Blitz has been an integral part in the Seahawks' "Ready, Set, Goals!" reading program for children. In addition to all Seahawks home games, Blitz appears at hundreds of community and charity events throughout the year. He has also appeared at the Super Bowl and the Pro Bowl.
Sly the Silver Fox (New Jersey Nets)

The mascot of the NBA's New Jersey Nets was **Sly the Silver Fox**, who debuted on October 31, 1997 as part of the rebranding of the Nets for the 1997-98 season. Prior to that, the Nets' mascot was an anthropomorphic dragon named Duncan the Dragon.

Sadly, as the Nets were on the move to Brooklyn in 2012, they decided to Scrap Sly in favor of the Brooklyknight.
AK-103

El AK-103 es un fusil de asalto, la nueva versión del AK-47 soviético. Actualmente es fabricado en Rusia. Tiene el mismo calibre del anterior (7,62 x 39) y surgió como respuesta al calibre 5,45 x 39 (de bajo impacto) del AK-74 del cual tomó el compensador alargado que tiene en la boca del cañón; los cargadores de plástico del AK-47 y el AKM rusos, encajan en dicha arma al igual que el Tipo 56 chino y el Rk 62 finlandés.

## Características de operación

Tomando en cuenta que al disparar el proyectil alcanza una velocidad de 910 m/s, y teniendo sus cartuchos tanto de fogueo, trazadores, anti-blindaje y los ordinarios, el fusil es de fácil mantenimiento, en un promedio de 5 minutos es posible limpiarlo y armarlo. Su antecesor, el AK-47, es el arma más utilizada en el mundo por su adaptación al ambiente; de éste deriva el diseño del AK-103, que copia gran parte de los sistemas y mecanismos de funcionamiento.
Sonar (Hartford Wolf Pack)

The Hartford Wolf Pack started in 1997 with one mascot, a wolf named **Sonar**. The name was chosen to keep with the submarine theme that the team had used in their naming and logo. Shortly after, the team added a second wolf mascot named Torpedo; this mascot has since been retired. In 2010, with the renaming of the team to the Connecticut Whale, Sonar was joined as mascot by former Whalers mascot Pucky the Whale. Sonar took the 2012–13 season off while Pucky was the sole mascot. When the naming arrangement ended, Sonar came back while Pucky was retired.
Diamond (Toronto Blue Jays)

Diamond served as one of the official mascots for the Toronto Blue Jays from 2000 to 2003. She, along with her male counterpart, "Ace", replaced former mascot BJ Birdy before the 2002 season as a mascot duo. Like her predecessor, Diamond resembled a large blue jay, with large eye lashes to give her a more feminine appearance.

Ultimately, Diamond never gained enough appeal with fans to last, and was removed by the Blue Jays prior to the start of the 2004 season.
Jazz Bear (Utah Jazz)

**Jazz Bear** is the mascot for the Utah Jazz, a National Basketball Association (NBA) franchise based in Salt Lake city, Utah. Jazz Bear was introduced to the league on November 4, 1994. Since Jazz Bear's introduction, he has performed at over 800 Jazz home games. Utah Governor Gary Herbert declared October 10, 2013 as "Jazz Bear Day" in recognition of his 20th season as the Utah Jazz' mascot, and also his countless hours of community and public service and his standing as an important citizen of Utah. In 2006, Jazz Bear was inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame. The Bear has suffered many injuries while performing, including tearing his bicep and rupturing a tendon in his calf.
Gritty (Philadelphia Flyers)

## Gritty

**Gritty** is the mascot of the Philadelphia Flyers since September 24, 2018.

## Introduction

Gritty was introduced on September 24, 2018. The reception at the event was strongly positive, though social media reaction has been mixed. Gritty is the first Flyers mascot since Slapshot in 1976.

## Appearance

Gritty is a large biped with orange fur, longer around the head than on its face, arms, or legs, giving the appearance of a hairy, bearded character. Its eyes have smaller irises and pupils, giving the appearance of being bulged out of their sockets and a constant expression of surprise or excitement, complimented by a smiling, open mouth.

Gritty is attired in an orange Flyers home jersey, numbered 00, with black pants, helmet, and skates.

## Images

Gritty on September 24, 2018Gritty dancing to "Uptown Funk" on September 24, 2018Gritty in the *Conan* setGritty ClausGritty on Eyewitness NewsGritty in the *Saturday Night Live* setGritty in *Family Guy*Gritty in the *Abbott Elementary* setGritty in the *It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia* setGritty in the *Albie's Elevator* set
The Oriole Bird (Baltimore Orioles)

**The Oriole Bird** is the official mascot of the Baltimore Orioles and is a cartoon version of the bird of the same name. He was "hatched" out of a giant egg prior to the team's 1979 season opener at Memorial Stadium on April 6. According to Orioles.com, The Oriole Bird's favorite foods are "mostly bird seed, with occasional crab cake." The Oriole Bird's head was featured on the team's caps from 1966 until 1988, and again since 2012.
Clutch the Bear (Houston Rockets)

**Clutch the Rocket Bear** is the mascot for the NBA's Houston Rockets.

The informal nickname "Clutch City" was given to Houston, Texas, after the Rockets won their first NBA championship in the 1993-94 season. The moniker was adopted in response to a front-page headline in the Houston Chronicle declaring Houston to be "Choke City" after blowing a 20-point lead earlier in that postseason. The Rockets' bear, appropriately named "Clutch," was introduced on March 14, 1995.

Clutch was named the 5th-most recognizable mascot in sports by USA Today in February 2005, and was inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame in 2006. He has also won the NBA Mascot of the Year twice, in 2005 and in 2013.

He received even more attention in an Internet meme that involved a man being shot down during a halftime marriage proposal at a Rockets game in 2008. After the woman said "no" and stormed off the court, Clutch consoled him and walked him off, grabbing somebody's beer on the way out and giving it to the man. Some have questioned whether or not the incident was actually staged.
Bernie (Colorado Avalanche)

**Bernie**, the mascot of the Colorado Avalanche, debuted to the public against the Vancouver Canucks at Pepsi Center on October 3, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. Bernie, short for Bernard, is a St. Bernard dog. Bernie is the second mascot since Howler the Yeti who was retired early in the Avalanche franchise. Bernie's jersey is marked with a bone that resembles the #1. A fan page for Bernie was also unveiled October 3, 2009.
The Dark Princess of Ephedia (Part 2) (Iris-Verse)

**The Dark Princess of Ephedia (Part 2)** is the second episode of Iris's second season and the 28th episode overall (counting the first season).

## Synopsis

Iris discovers a dark fact about her new friend and decides to stay in Ephedia.

## Transcript

PREVIOUSLY ON LOLIROCK...

Iris: Now, let's get in there and stop the tiranny!

Rosy: What are you doing?!

Iris: JUST TELL ME WHO YOU ARE!

Rosy: NEVER!

Rosy: Well then. I'm Rosy.

Iris: My name is Iris.

Rosy: *Iris*? As in the princess of Ephedia?

Iris: Y-yes.

Rosy: Crystal Guyesder!

[theme song]

Iris: What is that?

Rosy: You'll see.

Iris's parents appeared on the screen.

Iris: They... They...

Rosy: Yeah, yeah, they're your parents. I know it.

Then, an image showing Iris and the crown of Ephedia appeared on the screen. Then, a picture with the crown of Ephedia and its structure. Lastly, a photo of Iris.

Rosy: Hmm... The scanner says that you have been left on Earth to be protected from the Ephedian tiranny, whom I assisted.

Iris: You *assisted* it?

Rosy: Yeah, I did. It was chaotic.

A smile shoved on Iris's angelic face.

Iris: Can you tell me more, Please, please, please, please!

Rosy casted a spell and a video appeared.

Rosy: Watch this.

Iris: What was *that*? He *is*  your *father*?

Rosy: Yes.

Suddenly, Talia and Auriana appeared in front of the castle.

Talia: Iris, you here?

Auriana: We noticed that you were missing and...

Iris: Go away! Just GO AWAY!

Talia and Auriana were shocked. Iris never talked to them in such a manner.

Auriana: Iris, you okay?

Iris: I said **GO AWAY**! Iris, Princess of Ephedia!

Iris: Crystal Collidum!

Talia and Auriana dodged.

Talia: Well, if this is how you wanna play... Talia, Princess of Xeris!

Auriana: Auriana, Princess of Volta!

Talia: Crystal Offencio!

Talia shot a bunch of blue crystals at Iris, but the latter used a shield.

Auriana: Iris, what happened? Please tell us!

Iris: Are you deaf? Just GO AWAY AND LEAVE ME ALONE! CRYSTAL LEOS!

Iris hit Auriana, the latter falling. Talia gasped and turned to Iris.

Rosy: Rosy, Princess of Ephedia!

Rosy stepped in, next to Iris.

Talia: Who are *you*?!

Rosy: CRYSTAL CRYSALIDE!

Rosy encased Talia and Auriana in purple crystals.

Rosy: CRYSTAL TELEPORTATUM!

Rosy teleported the crystals back to Earth.

Iris: Wow... I never attacked my friends before...

[credits]

## Spells Used

* Crystal Collidum: Used by Iris against Talia and Auriana.
* Crystal Offencio: Used by Talia against Iris.
* Crystal Leos: Used by Iris against Talia and Auriana.
* Crystal Crysalide: Used by Rosy to encase Talia and Auriana in bubbles.
* Crystal Teleportatum: Used by Rosy to teleport Talia and Auriana back to Earth.

## Characters

* Iris
* Rosy
* Talia
* Auriana
* Gramorr (indirectly mentioned)
Tempo the Coyote (Nashville FC)

Tempo the Coyote is the official mascot of Nashville SC.

In 2019, a coyote wandered from the hills around Nashville into a bathroom at the Music City Center. After his moment of viral fame, he was released back into the wild, but he couldn’t seem to resist the Music City. In 2021, construction workers building GEODIS Park found this coyote dashing around, bounding from end to end where the home pitch is now. Tempo the Coyote loved being at the stadium so much, he decided to make it his home. Now, Tempo the Coyote has a whole band of friends to cheer on Nashville SC with every weekend!

Tempo is known for his matchday antics including dropping pianos on opposing mascots.
Boltman (San Diego Chargers)

**Boltman** is an unofficial mascot of the National Football League's San Diego Chargers. Never truly accepted by the team, the mascot is actually Dan Jauregui, a lifelong fan of the team. Jauregui has long been fueding with the team he shows up to support each week, claiming that they had an oral agreement for him to be the team mascot. Despite never having the 'official" mascot tag, Boltman is regarding by fans of the Chargers as the team's mascot, even assisting San Diego city council when they were dealing with possible relocation.