This book is the 5th book in this new feature at ’30-Year Old Cardboard’.
Title – ‘Rule #1 : Mascots Cannot Talk’
Synopsis – It is a written rule that while in costume team mascots are not allowed to speak. We have pulled the tape off of their mouths to hear their hilarious stories first-hand.
Jacket Content – For 3-4 hours during each home game the team mascot is the most active employee in the stadium. A paid entertainer, the job’s philosophy is simple – Make them laugh at all costs. And do it without speaking 1 word.
In essence, the team mascot is a mime. A person dressed in character playing a role that is designed to bring out emotions from the people watching. And in most cases that emotion is humor.
We have spoken to dozens of current and former mascots for this story. We’ve taken the tape off of their mouths and let them share their sides of this famously, fun job.
With a ton of laughs, some resulting in tears, this book shares their stories. From wearing 40-pound costumes in 90 degree heat, to humiliating celebrities in the name of fun, and to cheering up ill children at hospitals, the people that do these jobs have shared their experiences with all of us.
Finally, the mascot gets to talk!!!!
Chapters
1 – Ace – Toronto Blue Jays
2 – Bernie Brewer – Milwaukee Brewers
3 – Billy The Marlin – Florida Marlins
4 – The Bird – Baltimore Orioles
5 – Captain Jolly Roger – Pittsburgh Pirates
6 – Baxter the Bobcat – Arizona Diamondbacks
7 – Dinger – Colorado Rockies
8 – Freebird – St. Louis Cardinals
9 – Gapper – Cincinnati Reds
10 – Homer – Atlanta Braves
11 – Junction Jack – Houston Astros
12 – Lefty & Right – Boston Red Sox
13 – Lou Seal – San Francisco Giants
14 – Mariner Moose – Seattle Mariners
15 – Mr. Met – New York Mets
16 – Paws – Detroit Tigers
17 – Phillie Phanatic – Philadelphia Phillies
18 – Raymond – Tampa Rays
19 – Screech – Washington Nationals
20 – Slider – Cleveland Indians
21 – Sluggerrr – Kansas City Royals
22 – Southpaw – Chicago White Sox
23 – Swinger – Oakland A’s
24 – Friar – San Diego Padres
25 – TC Bear – Minnesota Twins
