Gritty (Philadelphia Flyers)

If the world of sports mascots is a circus, Gritty is the unapologetic, wild-eyed ringmaster. This orange ball of chaos from Philadelphia Flyers not only plays to the crowd but sometimes it feels like he swallows it whole, spits it out, and they thank him for it! Ever tried explaining Gritty to a non-hockey fan? It’s like describing a fever dream with mascot-sized googly eyes. He's not just a mascot; he's a cultural typhoon in furry leggings. In the Greatest Sports Mascots of All Time, missing on Gritty? Good luck explaining that at your next Philly tailgate.