Random Crazy Stories About People Inside Sports Mascots (13 items)

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  (#8) Pat Patriot Popped for Patronizing Prostitute

  Despite being one of the most successful NFL teams of the century, the Patriots have not been without their scandals. Whether it's SpyGate, DeflateGate, or PatGate, the Patriots have not won them all.

  Oh, you don't know about PatGate? Well, in 2009, Robert Sormanti, who was one of the men underneath the Pat Patriot mascot costume, was arrested for soliciting a prostitute after Rhode Island closed a loophole in their prostitution laws. To add insult to injury, Sormanti's boss while serving as the Patriots' mascot was his wife.
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  (#11) Former FSU Mascot Stabbed to Death

  Caleb Halley, former FSU mascot Chief Osceola was killed in 2015 in Florida. It was reported that Halley was arguing with a coworker at Buddy's Seafood Market over the amount of spice to put in the gumbo, and was stabbed three times. Halley succumbed to his injuries two days later at an area hospital.
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  (#5) Chicago Bulls Mascot Arrested for Dealing Drugs

  From 1995-2004, the Chicago Bulls actually had two mascots: Benny the Bull and his "cousin," Da Bull.

  Sounds fun, until you learn that Chester Brewer, da performer who portrayed Da Bull, was arrested in 2004 for selling marijuana out of his car. Ever since then, Benny (as seen in the picture) has been the team's only mascot. Only time will tell if he gets another cousin, but after the last one was arrested, Benny will probably stay away from his relatives.
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  (#2) NFL Mascot Hospitalized for Nine Days After Accident

  Being a mascot is not so easy, as Dan Meers who performed as Kansas City Chiefs' mascot KC Wolf found out in November 2013 when a zip line accident led to him being hospitalized for nine days. Meers ended up breaking seven ribs when he fell while rehearsing a stunt before a Chiefs/Chargers regular season game in Kansas City. Meers would later sue the team after it was determined that the accident was caused by human error. The case was settled out of court for an undisclosed sum.
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  (#12) Louisiana Tech Mascot Death Cover Up

  All mascots have to deal with the tremendous heat under that suit of fur, and unfortunately, even live animal mascots have suffered from heat stroke. Louisiana Tech's English bulldog "Tech XX" was reported missing in 2012 by his caretaker, and the school immediately went on a widespread search for their missing mascot, even offering thousands of dollars as a reward.

  However, a few days after the news broke, the director of the clinic that took care of the bulldog announced that he had died of heat stroke after he was mistakenly left out in the heat for too long. His caretaker had allegedly attempted to cover it up.
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  (#13) Rammie the Ram's Experience in a Pro Mascot Support System

  In a brilliant article for The Telegraph, Richard Cutcher, who was the former Derby County F.C. mascot, Rammie the Ram, recalled his time as a professional mascot. While it's an entirely interesting piece and well-worth a full read, Cutcher recounted how professional mascots often have an extended and exclusive support system.

  Cutcher recounted how once he was viewed as a real mascot, he was invited to join a "VERY private mascot forum where the men and women inside the costumes can contact each other and exchange experiences, ideas and event information."

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