MLB Mascots

Si Staff | Apr 16, 2010

MLB Mascots /

San Diego Chicken (Padres)

In 1975, a San Diego State student named Ted Giannoulas donned a rented chicken suit and attended a Padres game to promote a local radio station, marking the birth of the professional sports mascot. To celebrate the San Diego Chicken's 35th anniversary, SI takes a look at some of baseball's most popular mascots.

Bernie Brewer (Brewers)

Wally the Green Monster (Red Sox)

Southpaw (White Sox)

Raymond (Rays)

Gapper (Reds)

Slider (Indians)

Dinger (Rockies)

Paws (Tigers)

Baxter the Bobcat (Diamondbacks)

Junction Jack (Astros)

Stomper (A's)

Phillie Phanatic (Phillies)

Pirate Parrot (Pirates)

Mariner Moose (Mariners)

Lou Seal (Giants)

Fredbird (Cardinals)

Ace (Blue Jays)

The Presidents (Nationals)

Published Apr 16, 2010