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David Raymond. David Raymond (born 1955 or 1956) [1] is an American sports personality best known as the original portrayer of the Phillie Phanatic. He is considered to have revolutionized the mascot industry and was the Phanatic from 1978 to 1993. Afterwards, he started a mascot business and founded the Mascot Hall of Fame .
Aug 6, 2021 · The Mascot Whisperer. Dave Raymond practically invented the modern sports mascot. And over four decades, he has built a career on helping pro teams bring them to life. Dave Raymond and the Phillie ...
Moving directly from college student to campy green fur-ball, David Raymond pioneered the field of sports mascots as the first inhabitor of the world-renowned Phillie Phanatic. After sixteen years behind the fur, David made a seamless transition to the world of character branding and mascot training. Since starting Raymond Entertainment nearly ...
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The Hero of HappinessHappiness Thought Leader. Dave Raymond has been dubbed the Hero of Happiness by national media outlets. With “The Power of Fun” process, he teaches audiences how to leverage the simple but life-changing tools that he’s picked up during a long career–backed by brain science, but learned in real-time, with feet to the ...
Oct 24, 2023 · Phillie Phanatic is one of the greatest mascots in sports, and it's all thanks to Dave Raymond, who started as a Phillies intern. Dave Raymond was the first person to don the neon green tinted ...
Oct 10, 2018 · In 1978, Philadelphia Phillies intern David Raymond put on the costume of the Phillie Phanatic, and introduced the world to one of the best-known costumed mascots in sports. After 15 years as the ...
The Phanatic was voted "best mascot ever" by Sports Illustrated Kids. In January 2008, Forbes magazine named the Phanatic the best mascot in sports. In 2005, David Raymond founded the Mascot Hall of Fame, and the Phanatic was inducted as a charter member. Since 2003, Burgoyne has written several children's books, published by the team ...
