Gapper (mascot)
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Gapper was introduced as the furry companion to Mr. Red, the long-time mascot of the Cincinnati Reds in the winter of 2002 as the franchise was preparing to move to their new home, Great American Ballpark at a holiday event sponsored by the team. The mascot was created by David Raymond's Raymond Entertainment Group, the founder being the man inside the Phillie Phanatic costume from 1978 to 1993. A young fan won two season tickets for submitting the winning name.
[edit] Biography (From the Cincinnati Reds marketing department)
- BORN: Unknown (still a few years away from maturity, though)
- HEIGHT: Five-feet-seven-inches (Insists he's 5' 7¾")
- WEIGHT: A few inches short of the elevator limit.
- PHYSICAL ASPECTS: Red and furry skin, Reds jersey, "Junior"-style backwards cap.
- CAREER GOALS: One at-bat versus the Phillie Phanatic, one pitching appearance versus Bernie Brewer, to last as long and be as beloved as Mr. Red.
- WANTS TO MEET: YOU! (Say "Hi!" at the next Reds game.)
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