Sports Mascots
- See also: Lists of sports mascots: Australian sports, Brazilian football, MLB, NFL, NHL, Olympics and Paralympics, U.S. colleges (post-secondary)
- See also: Native American mascot controversy, List of sports team names and mascots derived from indigenous peoples
- See also: Religious symbolism in U.S. sports team names and mascots
One of the earliest sports mascots was for the Chicago Cubs, in 1908.
In Britain, some teams have young fans become "mascots". These representatives sometimes have medical issues, and the appearance is a wish grant, the winner of a contest, or under other circumstances. Unlike the anonymous performers of costumed characters, however, their actions can be associated with the club later on.
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