nash61 Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 A lot of teams have abstract names, so what should represent them as a mascot?THE GOODStomper- Oakland A'sFrom this logo.Steely McBeam-Pittsburgh SteelersTHE IN-BETWEENStormy the Ice-Hog-Carolina HurricanesThe reason for a hog mascot is because of the abundance of hog farms in eastern North Carolina. Carlton the Bear-Toronto Maple LeafsCarlton's name and number (#60) comes from the location of Maple Leaf Gardens, 60 Carlton St. in Toronto, the Leafs home arena from 1931 to 1999A giant leaf or tree would just look stupid, so the Leafs played off a bit of Canadian stereotype and went with a white(team colour) bear.THE BADSparky the Dragon-New York IslandersHe had served as the mascot for the New York Dragons Arena Football team until that league's 2009 demise.Boltman-San Diego Chargers On September 20, 2012 at 0:50 AM, 'CS85 said: It's like watching the hellish undead creakily shuffling their way out of the flames of a liposuction clinic dumpster fire. On February 19, 2012 at 9:30 AM, 'pianoknight said: Story B: Red Wings go undefeated and score 100 goals in every game. They also beat a team comprised of Godzilla, the ghost of Abraham Lincoln, 2 Power Rangers and Betty White. Oh, and they played in the middle of Iraq on a military base. In the sand. With no ice. Santa gave them special sand-skates that allowed them to play in shorts and t-shirts in 115 degree weather. Jesus, Zeus and Buddha watched from the sidelines and ate cotton candy. POTD 5/24/12, POTD 2/26/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportsfan0518 Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 New Jersey Nets, sly fox. Foxes have absolutely nothing to do with Nets nor New Jersey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Of those, I'd say only the A's is passable, and that's just because of the historical significance. "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knnhrvy16 Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 I suppose Jazz Bear would fit the category:A bear certainly fits the region, as the Wasatch Range is home to many of them. The opinions I express are mine, and mine only. If I am to express them, it is not to say you or anyone else is wrong, and certainly not to say that I am right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOldRoman Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zpqmaowl Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Well, since you can't have a guy in a throne walking around, Bailey, the mascot of the Los Angeles Kings is a 6 foot lion (6 foot 4 inches with mane included) who wears No. 72 because it is the average temperature in Los Angeles. He was named in honor of the late Garnet ?Ace? Bailey who served as the Los Angeles Kings' Director of Pro Scouting for seven years before dying in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Bailey is the Kings' second mascot, the first was a snow leopard named Kingston in 1994.And in logo form: the worst helmets design to me is the Jacksonville jaguars hamlets from 1995 to 2012 because you can't see the logo vary wall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin W. Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Big Al at Alabama: 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...
goforbroke Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Well, since you can't have a guy in a throne walking around, Bailey, the mascot of the Los Angeles Kings is a 6 foot lion (6 foot 4 inches with mane included) who wears No. 72 because it is the average temperature in Los Angeles. He was named in honor of the late Garnet ?Ace? Bailey who served as the Los Angeles Kings' Director of Pro Scouting for seven years before dying in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Bailey is the Kings' second mascot, the first was a snow leopard named Kingston in 1994.And in logo form:I think a lion is a good mascot for the kings... King of the jungle etc. however. Is the best way to honor a sept 11 victim and member of the kings family to name the mascot after him? I know the marlins did it with billy Martin, but idk this somehow seems different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC in Da House w/o a Doubt Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Idk what he is, but I love me some Youppi! He became the Canadiens mascot after the Expos left for DC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 New Jersey Nets, sly fox. Foxes have absolutely nothing to do with Nets nor New Jersey.That fox looks all mangled and rabid. I hope the Nets put him down before they moved to Brooklyn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 I don't think hockey teams need mascots, but I love the whole idea of the Canadiens bringing in Youppi!. "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash61 Posted June 15, 2012 Author Share Posted June 15, 2012 Well, since you can't have a guy in a throne walking around, Bailey, the mascot of the Los Angeles Kings is a 6 foot lion (6 foot 4 inches with mane included) who wears No. 72 because it is the average temperature in Los Angeles. He was named in honor of the late Garnet “Ace” Bailey who served as the Los Angeles Kings' Director of Pro Scouting for seven years before dying in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Bailey is the Kings' second mascot, the first was a snow leopard named Kingston in 1994.And in logo form:I think a lion is a good mascot for the kings... King of the jungle etc. however. Is the best way to honor a sept 11 victim and member of the kings family to name the mascot after him? I know the marlins did it with billy Martin, but idk this somehow seems different.I agree. Especially with what he replaced. Kingston the Snow Leopard On September 20, 2012 at 0:50 AM, 'CS85 said: It's like watching the hellish undead creakily shuffling their way out of the flames of a liposuction clinic dumpster fire. On February 19, 2012 at 9:30 AM, 'pianoknight said: Story B: Red Wings go undefeated and score 100 goals in every game. They also beat a team comprised of Godzilla, the ghost of Abraham Lincoln, 2 Power Rangers and Betty White. Oh, and they played in the middle of Iraq on a military base. In the sand. With no ice. Santa gave them special sand-skates that allowed them to play in shorts and t-shirts in 115 degree weather. Jesus, Zeus and Buddha watched from the sidelines and ate cotton candy. POTD 5/24/12, POTD 2/26/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeauxColonels Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 The Saints have 2 mascots. Sir Saint & Gumbo.Derived from this logo:And Gumbo the SAINT Bernard: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash61 Posted June 15, 2012 Author Share Posted June 15, 2012 Can't decide which is better. Colorado AvalancheOLD- Howler the YetiNEW- Bernie the St. BernardI think I'll give the nod to Howler, due to this: On September 20, 2012 at 0:50 AM, 'CS85 said: It's like watching the hellish undead creakily shuffling their way out of the flames of a liposuction clinic dumpster fire. On February 19, 2012 at 9:30 AM, 'pianoknight said: Story B: Red Wings go undefeated and score 100 goals in every game. They also beat a team comprised of Godzilla, the ghost of Abraham Lincoln, 2 Power Rangers and Betty White. Oh, and they played in the middle of Iraq on a military base. In the sand. With no ice. Santa gave them special sand-skates that allowed them to play in shorts and t-shirts in 115 degree weather. Jesus, Zeus and Buddha watched from the sidelines and ate cotton candy. POTD 5/24/12, POTD 2/26/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevell Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 I've never cared much for the Diamondbacks mascot, D. Baxter. Get it??? D-BAXter!!!He's a bobcat, which I guess are native to AZ? But I seem to remember it having to do the former name of Chase Field, which was Bank One Ballpark, or BOB for short. Just lame.Baxter just sort of blends in with everything and doesn't really stand out, as I feel a mascot should.I guess they figure an actual snake mascot wouldn't go over too well with precious children.Actually, here's somebody's concept I just found that looks kinda cool: A Study of The Baltimore Orioles Cartoon Bird Logo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raysox Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 It's a lightning bug @MichaelDanger19 | Dribbble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guest23 Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Idk what he is, but I love me some Youppi! He became the Canadiens mascot after the Expos left for DC.it's really nice to see that unemployed mascots can find work in what has been a very challenging job market over the last several years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brave-Bird 08 Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Never been a fan of our mascot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xodius Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 I have no idea what he has to do with the Senators, but I love Spartacat (Sparty). He's always in the community too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cshookemHORNS Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Never been a fan of our mascot.I have the same problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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