ForwardProgress Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Just off the top of my head:Iowa State Cyclones: mascot is a cardinal birdNew Orleans Saints: dogCleveland Browns: an elf, then a dogTennessee Titans: raccoonKansas City Chiefs: wolfAuburn Tigers: war eaglePhoenix Suns: gorillaAlabama Crimson Tide: elephantOakland Athletics: elephantDetroit Pistons: had a flaming horse head for a while but I don't know if you could call that a mascotAnd probably the most famous one of all:Philadelphia Phillies: The Philly Fanatic (has it ever been explained what kind of creature he is?)I'm sure there are plenty more.Which ones am I missing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolvikings Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 The New England 3-stripes? http://dstewartpaint.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo_prankster Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 North Carolina Tar Heels with a ramStanford Cardinal with a tree (Why couldn't Stanford be the "Redwoods" or "Sequoias"?)Denver Nuggets with a mountain lionCleveland Indians with a Phanatic wannabeColumbus Blue Jackets with a bee in the early days The Fictional Story of Austus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRicSlick Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 The New England 3-stripes?Are you sure you're not talking about New England Adidas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin W. Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 The NHL has quite a few. Half of the league, in fact.Detroit, Los Angeles, Colorado, Toronto, Calgary, St. Louis, Winnipeg, Buffalo, the Islanders, Ottawa, Columbus, Carolina, Tampa Bay, Chicago and Dallas all have mascots that have, at best, a tangential connection to their teams' nicknames. Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (CHL - 2018 Orr Cup Champions) Chicago Rivermen (UBA/WBL - 2014, 2015, 2017 Intercontinental Cup Champions) King's Own Hexham FC (BIP - 2022 Saint's Cup Champions) Portland Explorers (EFL - Elite Bowl XIX Champions) Real San Diego (UPL) Red Bull Seattle (ULL - 2018, 2019, 2020 Gait Cup Champions) Vancouver Huskies (CL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConcreteCharlie Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadSeed84 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Why stop at just hip hop? Every 76ers mascot ever can be included Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian in Boston Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 New Orleans Saints: dogAuburn Tigers: war eagleThe Saints' costumed canine mascot that you've referenced - "Gumbo" - is a depiction of a Saint Bernard.Auburn University's official mascot is "Aubie the Tiger". A live golden eagle - Nova, dubbed "War Eagle VII" - is the living embodiment of Auburn's battle cry, "War Eagle!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanMcD29 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 While there are EPL mascots that match their nicknames, I only need the slightest excuse to post this and bask in how awful European soccer mascots are Twitter: @RyanMcD29 // College Crosse: Where I write, chat, and infograph lacrosse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaSteve Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeypower Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 All the teams in Calgary.Calgary Flames = Harvey the HoundCalgary Stampeders = Ralph the Dog, though my dad has told me Ralph used to be the mascot of a mall near the stadium years ago who the Stamps "adopted" when the mall closed.Calgary Hitmen = Farley the FoxCalgary Roughnecks = Howie the Honey BadgerThe Roughnecks used to have a mascot version of the guy in their logo and they made the switch, amid no fanfare as it was widely hated, at around the same time the Flames bought them, so there must be some sort of Flames mascot conspiracy about using animals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannygopher9100 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 What about Stanford. Ski U MAH Minnesota sports fan since '00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jungle Jim Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Tennessee Volunteers --> dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConcreteCharlie Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Tennessee Volunteers --> dogbut the dog might be volunteering for something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNtwins3 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Minnesota TwinsSeattle MarinersSan Francisco GiantsNew York Yankees (snoopy, not sure if still in use)Philadelphia PhilliesCincinnati RedsBoston Red SoxArizona DiamondbacksTexas Rangers (debatable)Kansas City royalsCleveland IndiansNew York metsOakland Athletics Sorry, I'm on an iPad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 I think the Sabres' mascot is clever; it's a sabre-toothed tiger. Then the Perds kinda squatted on it, but whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chromatic Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 The NHL has quite a few. Half of the league, in fact.Detroit, Los Angeles, Colorado, Toronto, Calgary, St. Louis, Winnipeg, Buffalo, the Islanders, Ottawa, Columbus, Carolina, Tampa Bay, Chicago and Dallas all have mascots that have, at best, a tangential connection to their teams' nicknames.LA, Colorado, Calgary, Tampa Bay, Chicago and Dallas all have mascots that, while not literally personifying the nickname, all represent them pretty well.Vancouver, Detroit, Toronto, Montreal, Carolina, Winnipeg, Columbus, Ottawa, NYI, and St. Louis all have mascots that have absolutely nothing to do with their nicknames. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Sonics had a Sasquatch & Mariners have a moose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAstrodome Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Hoyas. Bulldog. This has confused me to no ends especially since Georgetown was one of the big college fashion teams alongside Duke, Notre Dame and the Tar Heels when I was a kid. All New: NFL RandomWebsite ★ Behance ★ Twitter ★ Geekier Twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discrim Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 the Milwaukee Admirals' mascot is a dog. Never really got the connection, but Roscoe seems to be well liked. In any event, can't have this thread go on without a mention of Navy's goat or Army's mule.Then you got Ole Miss' bear because portraying the Confederacy causes people to call you more evil than Hitler nowadays, and Indiana State's blue not-fox and Akron's kangaroo...I'm probably missing some. A strong mind gets high off success, a weak mind gets high off bull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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