Category Archives: Mascots

Mascot sues Yankee minor league team for not paying overtime

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Roy Kessel

A Pennsylvania man who worked as the mascot for a Yankees minor league team claims his former employer violated worker protection laws according to an AP report. Brian Bonner was laid off last month from his job as Champ. He’s … finish reading Mascot sues Yankee minor league team for not paying overtime

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Miami gets rid of Native American logo on merchandise

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Miami University in Ohio says it will no longer allow its Indian-head logo to be used on merchandise sold on or off campus according to an AP report.  University officials said the school has told merchandising companies the logo will no … finish reading Miami gets rid of Native American logo on merchandise

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Bad Kitty, stop throwing those snowballs

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Roy Kessel

Cincinnati Bearcat mascot was cited for disorderly conduct after a snowball-throwing incident in the stands during a game against Pittsburgh. Heavy snow covered the field and stands for the Big East game on Saturday afternoon. When Pitt’s Dion Lewis scored … finish reading Bad Kitty, stop throwing those snowballs

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Rebel Black Bear selected for Ole Miss

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Roy Kessel

As one of the latest schools to abolish allegedly offensive mascots, Ole Miss selected the new image of the Rebel Black Bear.  Although 62% of the school voted for the new mascot, the old image of Colonel Reb did not … finish reading Rebel Black Bear selected for Ole Miss

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