The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest Sports Mascots of All Time

Sports Mascots

Who brings the most hype, chaos, or tradition to the game? From the Phillie Phanatic’s antics to Gritty’s internet takeover, sports mascots are more than costumed characters — they’re icons. Vote in head-to-head battles and decide which mascot deserves the top spot on the GOAT List.

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Sports Mascots

1. BENNY THE BULL (CHICAGO BULLS)

Benny the Bull (Chicago Bulls) is currently the #1 Greatest Sports Mascots of All Time winning 100.0% head-to-head battles.

Sports Mascots

2. THE SUNS GORILLA (PHOENIX SUNS)

The Suns Gorilla (Phoenix Suns) is currently the #2 Greatest Sports Mascots of All Time winning 85.7% head-to-head battles.

Sports Mascots

T3. BEVO (TEXAS LONGHORNS)

Bevo (Texas Longhorns) is currently tied for the #3 Greatest Sports Mascots of All Time winning 60.0% head-to-head battles.

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T3. SMOKEY (TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS)

Smokey (Tennessee Volunteers) is currently tied for the #3 Greatest Sports Mascots of All Time winning 60.0% head-to-head battles.

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5. YOUPPI! (MONTREAL CANADIENS / EXPOS)

Youppi! (Montreal Canadiens / Expos) is currently the #5 Greatest Sports Mascots of All Time winning 50.0% head-to-head battles.

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6. GRITTY (PHILADELPHIA FLYERS)

Gritty (Philadelphia Flyers) is currently the #6 Greatest Sports Mascots of All Time winning 33.3% head-to-head battles.

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T7. JAXSON DE VILLE (JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS)

Jaxson de Ville (Jacksonville Jaguars) is currently tied for the #7 Greatest Sports Mascots of All Time winning 0.0% head-to-head battles.

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T7. KC WOLF (KANSAS CITY CHIEFS)

KC Wolf (Kansas City Chiefs) is currently tied for the #7 Greatest Sports Mascots of All Time winning 0.0% head-to-head battles.

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T7. MR. MET (NEW YORK METS)

Mr. Met (New York Mets) is currently tied for the #7 Greatest Sports Mascots of All Time winning 0.0% head-to-head battles.

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T7. PHILLIE PHANATIC (PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES)

Phillie Phanatic (Philadelphia Phillies) is currently tied for the #7 Greatest Sports Mascots of All Time winning 0.0% head-to-head battles.

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T7. THE SAN DIEGO CHICKEN

The San Diego Chicken is currently tied for the #7 Greatest Sports Mascots of All Time winning 0.0% head-to-head battles.

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T7. UGA (GEORGIA BULLDOGS)

Uga (Georgia Bulldogs) is currently tied for the #7 Greatest Sports Mascots of All Time winning 0.0% head-to-head battles.