Legacy in Play: The History Behind Sports Mascots

Bob Fords’ History Column Corner

It’s true what they say: “Sports is the most important unimportant thing in life,” and when you make it fun, it’s even better. Sure, being a fan and watching your team lose a big game hurts—but it’s supposed to!. Feeling that pain or joy is what makes it personal and emotional.

Creating that passion and building allegiance from one generation to the next starts at a young age, often right in a team…