Featured:
Allergies
Grilling Guide
eHow Now Blog

Famous Animal Sports Mascots

Pro sports team---from the Cubs to the Lions---have always borrowed nicknames from famous animals, and since the 1970s many of these teams have also used animal mascots to entertain fans and build support for the team in the community.

  1. Go--Phoenix Suns

    • One of the most athletic, acrobatic mascots in pro sports, Go the Gorilla burst onto the scene in 1980. Eschewing the slapstick comedy routines of mascots who came before him, Go used gravity-defying dunks to trampoline into the hearts of fans of the Phoenix's pro basketball franchise.

    Rocky--Denver Nuggets

    • Best known for the time Charles "The Round Mound of Rebound" Barkley socked him in the face, Rocky the Mountain Lion has been the mascot of the Denver Nuggets since 1990. Like Go the Gorilla, Rocky delights NBA fans by attempting high-flying dunks and outrageous half-court shots at the Pepsi Center.

    Wild Wing--Anaheim Ducks

    • The mascot of the city's pro hockey team since the team's inaugural season of 1993, this Mighty Duck has been involved in two of the most infamous mascot accidents in pro sports history. In 1994, Wild Wing was descending from the rafters onto the ice below when the rigging caught and he was left suspended above the rink for several minutes. The next year, Wild Wing attempted to leap through a wall of fire when his skate caught and his costume ignited.

    Paws--Detroit Tigers

    • The oversized Paws is the purr-fect mascot for Detroit's major-league baseball team. In 1995, a Tigers fan who was struck by a foul ball went so far as to sue the team, claiming that Paws' outrageous behavior had distracted him from the game and therefore caused his injuries. Fortunately, a jury sided with Paws and the Tigers.

    San Diego Chicken--San Diego Padres

    • Named by the Sporting News as one of the Top 100 Most Powerful People in Sports for the 20th Century, this giant yellow chicken has thrilled fans of the San Diego Padres since 1974. The first true pro sports mascot, the Chicken was also the first mascot to have his very own baseball card.

Related Searches:

References

Comments

You May Also Like

  • How to Create a Church Mascot

    There was a time prior to the creation of the famous San Diego Chicken in the 1970s when people generally did not...

  • What Do Mascots Symbolize?

    A mascot symbolizes the identity of the group--a team, school, city or community--which it represents. Mascots often represent positive attributes, such as...

  • Mascot Costume Ideas

    A mascot is a person, object or animal who is believed to bring luck and good fortune to the organization it represents....

  • Ideas for School Mascots

    Choosing a mascot to represent your school can be powerful and motivating. Engaging students in the process builds unity and school pride....

  • About College Mascots

    Anyone who has ever been to a college basketball game, an NCAA football game, or any form of intercollegiate athletic competition for...

  • Most Common Mascot for Colleges

    College students who attend sporting events at their school are continually urged to increase their energy level by cheerleaders, the scoreboard and...

  • Pros and Cons of School Mascots

    Most every school has a mascot to represent its sports teams. Mascots are often animals with qualities we respect or fear, usually...

  • The Use of Mascots in Marketing

    Some businesses create mascots to market their brand and increase brand awareness. Using mascots as marketing tools can be an effective way...

  • How to Change a Team's Mascot

    Sports teams use many icons as mascots. Animals, natural forces and creatures of legend all make their appearances on the playing field....

  • Mascot Activities

    Mascots are a common feature in sports tournaments, school teams and brand promotion activities. Many people elect to have an animal image...

  • What are Mascots?

    Mascots are representations of groups and organizations such as schools, sports teams and corporations. Typical examples of mascots include people, animals or...

  • Names for Mascots

    Names for Mascots. Mascots traditionally have some relevance to the sports team or organization they represent. The University of Southern California selected...

  • Sports Face Painting Ideas

    Sports Face Painting Ideas. When showing your team spirit goes beyond just going to the game, put your best face forward literally,...

  • School Mascot Characteristics

    A mascot is an important part of a school's and its pupils' identities. The mascot is more than just a stuffed animal,...

  • Pros and Cons of Indian Mascots

    As with most issues that are close to the heart of people, the pros and cons of the Indian mascots controversy has...

  • What College Teams Have Hogs for Mascots?

    What College Teams Have Hogs for Mascots?. College athletics mascots come in different shapes, sizes and personalities. Some are ferocious, like the...

  • What Are the Most Common College Mascots?

    What Are the Most Common College Mascots?. Mascots are lucky charms that add another level of entertainment to college sports. College sports...

Related Ads

thumbnail
Featured