(#2) NFL Mascot Hospitalized for Nine Days After Accident
Being a mascot is not so easy, as Dan Meers who performed as Kansas City Chiefs' mascot KC Wolf found out in November 2013 when a zip line accident led to him being hospitalized for nine days. Meers ended up breaking seven ribs when he fell while rehearsing a stunt before a Chiefs/Chargers regular season game in Kansas City. Meers would later sue the team after it was determined that the accident was caused by human error. The case was settled out of court for an undisclosed sum.(#11) Former FSU Mascot Stabbed to Death
Caleb Halley, former FSU mascot Chief Osceola was killed in 2015 in Florida. It was reported that Halley was arguing with a coworker at Buddy's Seafood Market over the amount of spice to put in the gumbo, and was stabbed three times. Halley succumbed to his injuries two days later at an area hospital.(#7) The San Diego Chicken Has More Than 40 Years of Experience
Considered one of the most influential professional sports mascots, the San Diego Chicken hatched in 1974 as the mascot for local radio station KGB-FM, and was played by 20-year-old San Diego State University student Ted Giannoulas. In the early days, the Chicken would walk around the stands at San Diego Padres games, and "lay" a prize-filled egg for fans. Now, more than 40 years later, Giannoulas is still the only one who has donned the orange and yellow feathers, and says he has no plans to retire, especially considering he rakes in six figures dressed up as a chicken.(#8) Pat Patriot Popped for Patronizing Prostitute
Despite being one of the most successful NFL teams of the century, the Patriots have not been without their scandals. Whether it's SpyGate, DeflateGate, or PatGate, the Patriots have not won them all.
Oh, you don't know about PatGate? Well, in 2009, Robert Sormanti, who was one of the men underneath the Pat Patriot mascot costume, was arrested for soliciting a prostitute after Rhode Island closed a loophole in their prostitution laws. To add insult to injury, Sormanti's boss while serving as the Patriots' mascot was his wife.(#4) Former Mr. Met Now an Accomplished Sports Writer
Classified as a "humanoid with baseball head," Mr. Met was recently named the most popular sports mascot by Forbes magazine. Mr. Met was first used in advertisements and giveaways, but became the first live costumed mascot when he made his debut in 1964. From 1994-1997, Mr. Met was played by A.J. Mass, who is now a sportswriter for ESPN.com and wrote a book about his time wearing a baseball head.(#12) Louisiana Tech Mascot Death Cover Up
All mascots have to deal with the tremendous heat under that suit of fur, and unfortunately, even live animal mascots have suffered from heat stroke. Louisiana Tech's English bulldog "Tech XX" was reported missing in 2012 by his caretaker, and the school immediately went on a widespread search for their missing mascot, even offering thousands of dollars as a reward.
However, a few days after the news broke, the director of the clinic that took care of the bulldog announced that he had died of heat stroke after he was mistakenly left out in the heat for too long. His caretaker had allegedly attempted to cover it up.
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Almost every team has its own mascots. As a sign, the appearance of the sports mascots can enliven the atmosphere. Do you know any famous sports mascots in the world? The mascot has become the most anticipated symbol of the game day, including expensive beer and snacks, uncomfortable seats, and beautiful cheerleaders. Although fans often see mascots in various sports events, such as cute, weird, and cool, few people have any idea about the people inside sports mascots.
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