From the Swinging Friar in San Diego to the Phanatic in Philly, the MLB has its fair share of iconic mascots. The most recent entrant to this exclusive club also happens to be a character from the McDonald’s universe. What some might describe as a plush purple personified pear, Grimace is the fast food-baseball crossover […]
LSU’s live Tiger mascot may be making a comeback tour in Death Valley
Mike the Tiger VII, the live tiger mascot of LSU, enjoys a $ 3 million state of the art habitat that is visited by thousands of LSU game day patrons. A great way to get the LSU fans fired up on game day in years past was to have Mike the Tiger placed inside a […]
What is a Celtic? Explaining the origin of Boston's nickname, NBA mascot history
The Celtics are synonymous with basketball. No NBA team has won more championships. No NBA team has won more individual games. And no NBA team has played more games. Boston’s basketball history is rich, and to many, the word, “Celtics,” just means basketball. But while the Celtics and their name have been a part of […]
What is a Pacer? Explaining the origin of Indiana's nickname, mascot history
When a franchise names its sports team, it can take multiple routes. The basic Tigers, Wildcats and Bulldogs are safe choices, while names like the Kraken or Boilermakers have a more unique feel. There’s no correct way to do it, but the latter sometimes leads fans to question what the team name even is. Take […]
Why is James Madison called the Dukes? Explaining the nickname origin, presidential mascot history
James Madison University is named eponymously to honor the fourth president of the United States, James Madison. Madison was instrumental in shaping the early American government. He was so involved in the creation and promotion of the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights that he became known as “The Father of the Constitution.” […]