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Related: About this forum25 April 1978 - Great Day in Baseball History
The Birthday of the Philly Fanatic. Born to Mother Phoebe. No father is listed on any documents. Entered Baseball Hall of Fame 2005.
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25 April 1978 - Great Day in Baseball History (Original Post)
BOSSHOG
Apr 2025
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Created by created by Bonnie Harrison and Wayde Erickson of Jim Henson's Workshop
FSogol
Apr 2025
#3
And Dave Raymond, the original Phillie Phanatic, made it totally work partly because....
Brother Buzz
Apr 2025
#4
True Dough
(23,778 posts)1. Have you had your DNA tested?
Daddy Hog?
BOSSHOG
(43,438 posts)5. Of all the Gin Joints in South Philly
I had to stroll into Phoebes.
NoRethugFriends
(3,448 posts)2. Sad day in Phillies baseball for me. Hate mascots in baseball.
FSogol
(47,421 posts)3. Created by created by Bonnie Harrison and Wayde Erickson of Jim Henson's Workshop
They also created Miss Piggy and Statler and Waldorf.
Jim Henson of course, created Youppi, the Mascot of the Montreal Expos, famous for being the only mascot to be tossed from the game by the umps.
Brother Buzz
(39,037 posts)4. And Dave Raymond, the original Phillie Phanatic, made it totally work partly because....
He was a crazy kid, but more importantly, his mother was deaf so he learned to effectively communicate by gesticulating with his hands.
BOSSHOG
(43,438 posts)7. Brilliant portrayal
And those who followed him in the role didnt stray if at all from the original.
BOSSHOG
(43,438 posts)6. Thanks for that information
He perks me up every time I see him.