University of Tennessee Athletics
Smokey Nominated for 2008 Mascot Hall of Fame
August 19, 2008 | General
Aug. 19, 2008
Reggy the Purple Party Dude is proud to announce the 2008 nominees for the Mascot Hall of Fame. These Mascot characters are in two categories, Professional and Collegiate. All eleven nominees have entertained and inspired millions of their fans through the years and have a chance to be inducted in the 2008 class. Fans are encouraged to go online and cast their votes starting August 11th.
| Professional Candidates: |
| Billy the Marlin (Florida Marlins) |
| Globie (Harlem Globetrotters) |
| Hugo the Hornet (New Orleans Hornets) |
| Rocky (Denver Nuggets) |
| Slider (Cleveland Indians) |
| Collegiate Candidates: |
| Cocky (University of South Carolina) |
| Otto (Syracuse University) |
| Sebastian the Ibis (University of Miami) |
| Smokey (University of Tennessee) |
| The Hawk (St. Joseph's University) |
| Stanford Tree (Stanford University) |
Online voting is open from August 11th through September 12th 2008 at www.mascothalloffame.com
Started in 2005, the Mascot Hall of Fame was created to recognize the art and skill of great characters. Their performances have entertained kids and adults alike for generations and have inspired their teams and communities.
Past Inductees: The Famous Chicken, Phillie Phanatic, Suns Gorilla, Bucky Badger, Aubie the Tiger, Lil Red, and others.
Important Campaign Dates:
- August 11th - Online Voting Begins at www.mascothalloffame.com
- August 25th through 28th - Media Tour
- August 27th - Reggy's Mascot Mixer at Six Flags Great Adventure
- September 12th - Online Voting Ends
To See Video of the Announcement go to ReggyTV
"The Mascot Hall of Fame has been a wonderful opportunity for fans to inspire and support their favorite mascot characters," said David Raymond, president of the Mascot Hall of Fame executive committee and the original Phillie Phanatic.
