Bucky Badger competes in Celebrity Games
July 15, 2009 | General News
Wisconsin's loveable mascot, Bucky Badger , has been selected for the 2009 Annual Celebrity Mascot Games hosted by the Central Florida Sports Commission to benefit New Hope For Kids. This annual event occurs July 16-18 at the Amway Arena and Stetson University in Orlando, Florida.
Bucky is one of 27 professional and college mascots attending this 17th annual event. Also attending from the Big Ten are Purdue Pete, Iowa's Herkey the Hawk and Goldy Gopher from Minnesota.
The Celebrity Mascot Games generate funds for New Hope charity programming. The Celebrity Mascot Games silent auction will start on eBay on July 16th. Those monies generated from the on-line and silent auction, coupled with the funds generated from each of the shows, provide critical financial support needed for New Hope's on-going programming. Fans should check out the event's website www.mascotgames.org and clink on the eBay auction link to help generate money by bidding on the sports memorabilia.
In addition to the competition, each mascot will attend the New Hope Dinner July 17, and have several media appearances. An American Gladiators theme will be incorporated into this year's mascot games. Events taking place at Amway Arena include: Eliminator, Hit `N Run, Assault, Powerball, and Joust. The Stetson University site will have Mechanical Bull, Dodgeball, Joust, and Musical Chairs.
Bucky, a member of the Mascot Hall of Fame, is a regular competitor in national spirit competitions last year placing sixth. To see Bucky in action and view a video of last years national tryout video click mid=2722"> --> here .
The following mascots will be competing in this year's games.
Auburn University - Aubie
Atlanta Thrashers - Thrash
Buffalo Bills - Billy Buffalo
Buffalo Sabres - Sabretooth
Carolina Hurricanes - Stormy
Florida Panthers - Stanley C. Panther
Fort Worth Cats - Dodger
Harlem Globetrotters - Globie
Houston Astros - Junction Jack
Los Angeles King - Bailey
LSU - Mike the Tiger
Orlando Magic - Stuff
Orlando Predators - Klaw
Purdue University - Purdue Pete
St. Louis Blues - Louie
Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Captain Fear
Tampa Bay Devil Rays - Raymond
University of Central Florida = Knightro
University of Florida - Alberta
University of Florida - Albert
University of Iowa - Herky the Hawk
University of Miami - Sebastian the Ibis
University of Minnesota - Goldy Gopher
University of Nebraska - Lil Red
University of North Carolina - Rameses
University of Wisconsin - Bucky Badger
Vancouver Canucks - Fin
