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The San Diego Chicken's Impact
- The Phillies had low attendance and looked for ways to increase it.
- They noticed the San Diego Chicken's popularity and how it drew crowds to Padres games.
Phillies' Existing Mascots
- The Phillies had existing mascots, Philadelphia Phil and Phyllis.
- They were more like immobile walking logos and not designed to entertain.
Creating the Phillie Phanatic
- The Phillies hired Bonnie Erickson, a Muppet Show designer, to create a new mascot.
- The result was the Phillie Phanatic, a green bird designed for dynamic movement.