Gapper (mascot)

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Gapper (left, with former Cincinnati Reds CEO John Allen) is named after the Great American Ballpark, home of the Cincinnati Reds

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.)