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Mascots, Unmasked

An absurdly deep dive into the history, culture, and antics of sports mascots.

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If you’ve ever wondered what’s going on inside Mr. Met’s gigantic head, this reading list is for you. Here’s how dancing chickens, slam-dunking gorillas, and wacky whatsits invaded the sidelines, plus tales of iconic (and occasionally infamous) sports mascots and the performers who bring them to life.

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