Mascot designer Tom Sapp has designed hundreds of mascots, including WuShock, who is described by Wichita State's website as a "muscular bundle of wheat." Click through the gallery for more of Sapp's creations.
'WuShock' -- Wichita State Shockers —
Mascot designer Tom Sapp has designed hundreds of mascots, including WuShock, who is described by Wichita State's website as a "muscular bundle of wheat." Click through the gallery for more of Sapp's creations.
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Rocky is one of the most recognizable characters in the NBA and has been portrayed by the same performer for the past 27 seasons.
'Rocky' -- Denver Nuggets —
Rocky is one of the most recognizable characters in the NBA and has been portrayed by the same performer for the past 27 seasons.
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Harry the Hawk shows off his slam dunking skills during a timeout.
'Harry the Hawk' -- Atlanta Hawks —
Harry the Hawk shows off his slam dunking skills during a timeout.
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Sir CC was on hand during a 2016 championship parade to help Cleveland celebrate its first major professional sports title in more than 50 years.
'Sir CC' -- Cleveland Cavaliers —
Sir CC was on hand during a 2016 championship parade to help Cleveland celebrate its first major professional sports title in more than 50 years.
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Hooper the horse jokes with an official during a game.
'Hooper' -- Detroit Pistons —
Hooper the horse jokes with an official during a game.
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Champ gets fans fired up during the 2011 NBA Finals.
'Champ' -- Dallas Mavericks —
Champ gets fans fired up during the 2011 NBA Finals.
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Blaze is another of the NBA's high-flying mascots.
'Blaze' -- Portland Trail Blazers —
Blaze is another of the NBA's high-flying mascots.
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Baseball royalty Sluggerrr helps cheer on the home team during the 2014 World Series.
'Sluggerrr' -- Kansas City Royals —
Baseball royalty Sluggerrr helps cheer on the home team during the 2014 World Series.
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Homer, a walking baseball head, warms up before the 2016 home opener at Turner Field.
'Homer' -- Atlanta Braves —
Homer, a walking baseball head, warms up before the 2016 home opener at Turner Field.
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Gnash, sporting a set of fangs, fires up the home crowd.
'Gnash' -- Nashville Predators —
Gnash, sporting a set of fangs, fires up the home crowd.
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Mascots Hairy Dawg and UGA VII -- an actual bulldog -- pose for some pregame photos.
'Hairy Dawg' -- Georgia Bulldogs —
Mascots Hairy Dawg and UGA VII -- an actual bulldog -- pose for some pregame photos.
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Mr. Commodore is among the Southeastern Conference's most recognizable mascots.
'Mr. Commodore' -- Vanderbilt Commodores —
Mr. Commodore is among the Southeastern Conference's most recognizable mascots.
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A staple of the sports scene in East Lansing, Michigan, for years, Sparty is always a crowd-pleaser.
'Sparty' - Michigan State Spartans —
A staple of the sports scene in East Lansing, Michigan, for years, Sparty is always a crowd-pleaser.
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Chip braves the elements to cheer on his team from the sidelines.
'Chip' -- Colorado Buffaloes —
Chip braves the elements to cheer on his team from the sidelines.
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