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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All Time ranks by all-time win rate across every head-to-head battle. Latest ranks by latest fan sentiment, updated as new battles are voted on.

1. PHILLIE PHANATIC (PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES)

72.6% win rate

#1 Greatest Sports Mascots of All Time

2. THE SAN DIEGO CHICKEN

62.9% win rate

#2 Greatest Sports Mascots of All Time

3. UGA (GEORGIA BULLDOGS)

58.6% win rate

#3 Greatest Sports Mascots of All Time

4. BENNY THE BULL (CHICAGO BULLS)

54.8% win rate

#4 Greatest Sports Mascots of All Time

5. THE SUNS GORILLA (PHOENIX SUNS)

53.9% win rate

#5 Greatest Sports Mascots of All Time

6. MR. MET (NEW YORK METS)

51.0% win rate

#6 Greatest Sports Mascots of All Time

7. GRITTY (PHILADELPHIA FLYERS)

47.8% win rate

#7 Greatest Sports Mascots of All Time

8. YOUPPI! (MONTREAL CANADIENS / EXPOS)

42.5% win rate

#8 Greatest Sports Mascots of All Time

9. BEVO (TEXAS LONGHORNS)

40.9% win rate

#9 Greatest Sports Mascots of All Time

10. KC WOLF (KANSAS CITY CHIEFS)

32.1% win rate

#10 Greatest Sports Mascots of All Time

11. JAXSON DE VILLE (JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS)

31.2% win rate

#11 Greatest Sports Mascots of All Time

12. SMOKEY (TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS)

28.8% win rate

#12 Greatest Sports Mascots of All Time