Olga the Fox

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Olga the Fox
Personal information
Place of birthCarlisle, Cumbria, England
Height7 ft 1 in (2.16 m)
Playing positionstriker
Club information
Current clubCarlisle United
Number18
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1970-presentCarlisle United1(1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Olga the Fox is the mascot of Carlisle United. She is representative of the game of huntsman John Peel, subject of folklore in Cumbria. Olga is symbolised both as a mounted dead fox which is carried onto the pitch before Carlisle United matches and as a costumed mascot.[1] The mascot was formerly a blue and white coloured creature who locals named 'Twinkletoes.'

References

  1. Pearson, Harry (2010-01-29). "Carlisle United's perfect match: live sport and dead animals". The Guardian. Retrieved 2012-05-04. 
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