Local Mascots Recognized On National Mascot Day
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – It's National Mascot Day! Our beloved Philadelphia mascots are arguably the best around and deserve to be recognized.
The Phanatic, Gritty, Swoop, Franklin and Phang are constantly showing their support for each other and are the definition of "squad goals."
Your city could never. Happy #NationalMascotDay to our favorite squad! pic.twitter.com/yldquBhZv1
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) June 17, 2019
Never seen this Rocky sequel, but we're into it. pic.twitter.com/JY5UWO9h8j
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) June 13, 2019
The Phanatic is a member of the Mascot Hall Of Fame.
Can't have a @MascotHall without this guy. ???? pic.twitter.com/5HBFr02cHJ
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) June 17, 2019
In Gritty's first year as the Flyers mascot, he's won a Webby Award and Best In Sports Social Media at the 12th annual Sports Business Award.
Happy #NationalMascotDay to this beauty. pic.twitter.com/PnyJSNmlIk
— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) June 17, 2019
Gritty has also been nominated for the Best Hockey Twitter Moment. The winner will be announced on June 19 at 12 p.m.
National Mascot Day is celebrated annually on June 17.