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Explore the history and evolution of mascots in sports, from the origins of the word 'mascot' to the famous San Diego Chicken. Learn about the creation and influence of the Philly Phanatic, and the personal connection fans have with the Washington Nationals' mascot, UPE.
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- Mascots originated from a French opera and were initially seen as good luck charms in the superstitious world of pro baseball.
- The Philadelphia Phillies' mascot, the Philly Phanatic, revolutionized mascot design by incorporating licensed merchandising and creating a comedic and mischievous character.
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The Origins of Mascots
The podcast explores the origins of mascots in sports, tracing their roots back to a French opera called 'La Mascotte'. Mascots were seen as good luck charms and became popular in the superstitious world of pro baseball. The turning point for mascots came during an exhibition baseball game in Hawaii where a pitcher named Max Patkin mimicked Joe DiMaggio's home run trot, entertaining the crowd. This led to the idea of mascots as diversions and entertainers rather than just lucky charms.
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