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Mascots: Old and New
Mascots: Old and New

The San Diego Chargers unveil their new mascot for the 1996-97 season during a 29-7 victory over the Seattle Seahawks at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, California. Mandatory Credit: Jed Jacobsohn/ALLSPORT

Tennessee Titans mascot T-Rac rides a chariot ahead of the players as they run onto the field for an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Joe Howell)

San Francisco 49ers mascot Sourdough Sam during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in San Francisco, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Jacksonville Jaguars placekicker Josh Scobee (10) celebrates after kicking a game-winning 59-yard field goal against the Indianapolis Colts during an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, in Jacksonville, Fla. Jacksonville defeated Indianapolis 31-28 on the last-second field goal. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

The St. Louis Rams mascot sits with a fan during the first quarter of an NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)

Tennessee Titans mascot T-Rac is lowered onto the field as a part of pre-game activities between the Titans and the Denver Broncos in an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Joe Howell)

Arizona Cardinals mascot Big Red poses with Cardinals cheerleaders during the NFC Wild Card playoff game against the Green Bay Packers at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. on Jan. 10, 2010. (Kirby Lee/NFL.com)

Jacksonville Jaguars mascot Jaxson leads the team out of the tunnel before an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009 in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen Morton)

The San Francisco 49ERS mascot "Huddles" holds up an Olympic torch on the field during a game with the Atlanta Falcons against the San Francisco 49ERS at Candlestick Park on September 18, 1988 in San Francisco, California. The Falcons won 34-17. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 17: Banger, the Vikings mascot rides out on a motorcycle as he leads the team on the field during introductions prior to the game between the Chicago Bears against the Minnesota Vikings at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on December 17, 2007 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Bears 20-13. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Images)

BUFFALO, NY - AUGUST 28: Buffalo Bills mascot Billy Buffalo leads the Bills onto the field prior to playing the Detroit Lions on August 28, 2008 at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

Aug 3, 2008; Canton, OH, USA; A Washington Redskins fan poses with Indianapolis Colts mascot at the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game at Fawcett Stadium in Canton, Ohio. (Photo by Kirby Lee/Image of Sport)

The mascot of the New England Patriots "Pat Patriot" celebrates with fans against the New York Jets in the AFC Wild Card Playoff Game at Gillette Stadium on January 7, 2007 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Patriots won the game 37-16. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 23: The Tennessee Titans mascot TMac walks around in a Christmas tree costume during the second half against the New York Jets at LP Field on December 23, 2007 in Nashville, Tennessee. Tennessee defeated the New York Jets 10-6. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Dec 15, 2007; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers mascot Sourdough Sam takes photos on the sideline during game against Cincinnati Bengals at Monster Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-US PRESSWIRE

DENVER - OCTOBER 21: Members of the Denver Boys and Girls Club football team take on a team of mascots during half time of the game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Denver Broncos at Invesco Field at Mile High on October 21, 2007 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

DENVER - OCTOBER 21: Members of the Denver Boys and Girls Club football team take on a team of mascots during half time of the game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Denver Broncos at Invesco Field at Mile High on October 21, 2007 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

DENVER - OCTOBER 21: Members of the Denver Boys and Girls Club football team take on a team of mascots during half time of the game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Denver Broncos at Invesco Field at Mile High October 21, 2007 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears mascot, Staley looks on Super Bowl XLI between the Chicago Bears and the Indianapolis Colts on February 4, 2007 at Dolphin Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Colts defeated the Bears 29-17. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 02: Tennessee Titans mascot T- Rac watches the Titans cheerleaders as they perform during their game against the Houston Texans on December 02, 2007 at LP Field in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Jan 6, 2008; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers fans cheers during 17-6 victory over the Tennessee Titans in AFC wild-card playoff game at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-US PRESSWIRE

A Dallas Cowboys mascot kicks a field goal during the preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts at Texas Stadium on August 9, 2007 in Irving, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Mascot Freddie the Falcon of the Atlanta Falcons walks on the field during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on October 22, 2006 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

The Atlanta Falcons mascot performs during a game against the Arizona Cardinals at the Georgia Dome on October 1, 2006 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Falcons won 32-10. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

The Jacksonville Jaguars mascot leads the team to the field before play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium on August 18, 2007 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

The Cincinnati Bengals mascot leaves the field against the Baltimore Ravens during their season opening game on September 10, 2007 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Ravens 27-20. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Big Red, mascot of the Arizona Cardinals runs on the field during the Cardinal home opener against the Seattle Seahawks on September 14, 2003 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. The Seahawks defeated the Cardinals 38-0. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Billy the mascot of the Buffalo Bills rides onto the field before the game against the New York Jets on October 16, 2005 at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. The Bills won 27-17. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

The Houston Texans mascot rides around the field before the Kansas City Chiefs on September 9, 2007 at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Quarterback Brett Favre #4 of the Green Bay Packers greets the Minnesota Vikings mascot Ragnar the Viking following the game on November 12, 2006 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Packers defeated the Vikings 23-17. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Miles, the Broncos Mascot on the field during the game against the Baltimore Ravens on October 9, 2006 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by: Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

"Thunder" mascot of the Denver Broncos trots on the sidelines during the NFL preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals at Invesco Field on August 30, 2007 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Feb 10, 2008; Honolulu, HI, USA; NFL mascots pose at the Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-US PRESSWIRE

Carolina Panthers mascot "Sir Purr" entertains fans during a 13 to 9 loss to the Miami Dolphins on November 15, 1998 at Ericsson Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Carolina Panthers 1998 - Season File Photos (AP Photo/NFL Photos)

New York Jets mascot appears at the NFL Pro Bowl, a 41-13 AFC victory on February 5, 1995, at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)

"Staley," the Chicago Bears mascot, raises his arms as smoke from fireworks hangs in the air after his team was introduced for their NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006, in Chicago. The Bears won the game, 34-7. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

The San Francisco 49ers mascot dances in a grass skirt at the NFL Pro Bowl, a 26-23 AFC overtime victory on February 2, 1997, at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)

The Pittsburgh Steelers mascot at the NFL Pro Bowl, a 41-13 AFC victory on February 5, 1995, at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)

Seattle Seahawks augur hawk mascot "Taima" readies to fly before an NFL football game between the Seahawks and the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Miles the Denver Broncos mascot salutes against the New England Patriots during an NFL football game in Denver, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Mascots fight on the field during the NFL football Pro Bowl Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010, in Miami. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Gumbo, the mascot of the New Orleans Saints, leans against a pillar as cheerleaders from both teams wait to enter the field before the NFL Super Bowl XLIV football game between the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints in Miami, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Kansas City Chiefs mascot Warpaint before a preseason NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Buffalo Bills mascot Billy Buffalo works the crowd during the second half of the NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/ Derek Gee)

The Arizona Cardinals mascot Big Red leads the team onto the field prior to the start of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals defeated the Raiders 24-23. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

The Miami Dolphins mascot T.D. hugs a Dolphins cheerleader during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Miami, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)

Minnesota Vikings mascot Ragnar shakes hands with Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers after an NFL football game in Minneapolis, Minnesota on November 21, 2010. The Packers won 31-3. (AP Photo/David Stluka)

Detroit Lions Mascot Roarer during the NFL football game between the ST. Louis Rams and Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010. The Lions defeated the Rams 44-6. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Jacksonville Jaguars mascot Jaxson De Ville rides down a zip line to the field from the top of the stadium prior to an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Gumbo, the Saints mascot, is seen on the field before an NFL football game between the New Orleans Saints and the Chicago Bears at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders perform with their pink pom-poms and the Eagles mascot Swoop during an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, October 2, 2011 at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania . The 49ers beat the Eagles 24-23. (AP Photo/David Drapkin)

Philadelphia Eagles mascot "Swoop" before the NFL game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles. The 49ers won 24-23 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Sunday, October 2nd 2011. (AP Photo/Brian Garfinkel)

New Orleans Saints kicker John Kasay (2) greets mascot Sir Saint after an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. The Saints won 27-16. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman)

The Houston Texans' mascot, Toro takes the field during the first quarter of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 13, 2010, in Houston. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)

Cincinnati Bengals mascot in action against the San Diego Chargers in the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 27, 2010, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Kohl)

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Pierre Garcon, right, hugs team mascot Blue after scoring a touch down during an NFL football game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Tennessee Titans in Indianapolis, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Pittsburgh Steelers mascot "Steely McBeam" twirls a Terrible Towel during a Pittsburgh Steelers pep rally, Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers face the Green Bay Packers in NFL football's Super Bowl XLV on Sunday, Feb. 6 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. �(AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Chicago Bears mascot Staley Da Bear during the first half an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

The Baltimore Ravens mascot sits on the handlers arm along the sidelines during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against Kansas City Chiefs in Baltimore, Friday, Aug. 19, 2011. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

The Atlanta Falcons mascot works before the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Baltimore Ravens Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

St. Louis Rams mascot Rampage is seen during the third quarter of an NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011 in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

The Buffalo Bills mascot "Billy Buffalo" during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Derek Gee)

Rowdy, the Dallas Cowboys team mascot, celebrates with fans during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sharon Ellman)

Pat the Patriot mascot against the Dallas Cowboys during an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Seattle Seahawks mascot Blitz before the NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

A mascot is introduced during the first half of an NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)

Detroit Lions mascot Roary during an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers in Detroit, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

A San Diego Cheerleader poses with charger mascot during the 1998 Pro Bowl: MIller Lite Battle of the Gridiron in Honolulu,Hawaii. (AP Photo/David Stluka)

Jacksonville Jaguars mascot Jaxson runs on the field wearing a giant fake mustache to honor new team owner Shahid Khan during the second half of an NFL football game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in Jacksonville, Fla. Jacksonville won 19-13. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

The Philadelphia Eagles mascot rides tandem as he parachutes into Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia for the start of the Eagles season opening game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Sept. 12, 1999 in Philadelphia.(AP Photo/Chris Gardner)

The Denver Broncos mascot dances on the field before the game of the Los Angeles Raiders against the Denver Broncos at Mile High Stadium on December 8, 1985 in Denver, Colorado. The Raiders won 17-14. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)

The Cleveland Browns mascot looks on during a game against the Houston Oilers at Cleveland Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. The Oilers won the game, 37-10. Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart /Allsport

The Cleveland Browns mascot watches from the sideline during the game with the Philadelphia Eagles on October 24, 2004 at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. The Eagles defeated the Browns 34-31 in overtime. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers mascot Captain Fear performs during the game against the Atlanta Falcons on December 10, 2006 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Falcons defeated the Bucs 17-6. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

A young Arizona Cardinals fan sits with the team mascot during their game against the Cincinnati Bengals on November 2, 2003 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. The Cardinals won 17-14. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

The San Diego Chargers mascot stands on the field during a game with the San Francisco 49ERS against the San Diego Chargers in Super Bowl XXIX at Joe Robbie Stadium on January 29, 1995 in Miami, Florida. The San Francisco won 49-26. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)

Running back Derrick Blaylock #23 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates his first touchdown against the Atlanta Falcsons with KC Wolf in the first quarter on October 24, 2004 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Holmes had four of an NFL record eight rushing touchdowns by the Chiefs in their 56-10 win. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

The new mascot of Indianapolis Colts stands on the sidelines during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks on August 20, 2006 at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Colts mascot still needs to be named. The mascot will be given an official name at the conclusion of a voting contest on September 20, 2006. The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Indianapolis Colts 30-17. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

The Miami Dolphins mascot "TD" runs onto the field with a game ball before the start of the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Miami Dolphins at Miami Dolphin Stadium September 24, 2006 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eliot J. Schechter/Getty Images)

The Philadelphia Eagles mascot poses for a photo during the 1995 NFL Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium on February 5, 1995 in Honolulu, Hawaii. The AFC defeated the NFC 41-13. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)

The mascot of the of the Philadelphia Eagles Swoop runs on the field before a game against the Green Bay Packers on October 2, 2006 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

The mascot of the Detroit Lions perfoms on the field as they Lions take on the Chicago Bears on November 9, 2003 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. The Lions defeated the Bears 12-10. (Photo by Tom Pidgeon/Getty Images)

Sir Purr, the Panthers mascot poses for a photo outside Bank of America Stadium prior to the Carolina Panthers season home opener against the New Orleans Saints on September 11, 2005 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Saints defeated the Panthers 23-20. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

The mascot for the New England Patriots stands on the field before a game against the Denver Broncos on September 24, 2006 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

The Minnesota Vikings mascot rides a motorcycle on the field before the game against of the St. Louis Rams on August 10, 2007 at the H.H.H. Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Sherman/Getty Images)

The Baltimore Ravens mascot is seen on the field at the game against the Kansas City Chiefs on October 4, 2004 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. The Chiefs won 27-24 during Monday Night Football. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

The Washington Redskins mascot stands on the sidelines during the 1995 NFL Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium on February 5, 1995 in Honolulu, Hawaii. The AFC defeated the NFC 41-13. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)

The mascot of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates the start of the game as the team runs onto the field during the NFC Championship Game at Qwest Stadium against the Carolina Panthers on January 22, 2006 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

T-Rac, mascot of the Tennessee Titans entertains the crowd during a preseason game against the Green Bay Packers on August 30, 2007 at LP Field in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans beat the Packers 30-14. (Photo by Joe Murphy/Getty Images)

Mascot Viktor the Viking supports his team as the Minnesota Vikings defeated the Atlanta Falcons 24-3 at the Metrodome on September 9, 2007 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)