2005 Celebrity Mascot Games at TD Waterhouse Centre - Photos by © 2005 Michael Montes

2005 Celebrity Mascot Games an overwhelming success
By Paul Umstead/FloridaEntertainmentScene.com

July 10, 2005 - Orlando, FL - This year's 13 th Annual Celebrity Mascot Games put on by the Central Florida Sports Commission and held at TD Waterhouse Centre featuring over 25 mascots from the NBA, NHL, NFL, AFL, NCAA and MLB was an overwhelming success. Competitions were held on Thursday, and Saturday at TD Waterhouse and Friday at Stetson University . Proceeds from the games benefited “ New Hope for Kids”, an Orlando based non-profit organization that grants wishes to Central Florida children with life-threatening illnesses. Since its inception, New Hope has granted over 3,000 wishes and the Mascot Games, since its first year in 1992, has donated over $200,000 to the charity.

Klaw

Lil' Red

Rowdy

Slam Man

Mascots were assigned to one of four teams which competed in events such as the Obstacle Course, Bowling, Dodge Ball and Jousting.

Captain Fear - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers mascot and Stuff - The Orlando Magic mascot during jousting competition - Photo: Copyright © 2005 Michael Montes - All Rights Reserved.

Captain Fear and Stuff Jousting

Dodge Ball Competition

Slam Man - The San Antonio Spurs Mascot during the Bowling Competition - Photo: Copyright © 2005 Michael Montes - All Rights Reserved.

Slam Man during Bowling Competition

Naturally, the configuration of the costumes made for some hilarious and interesting moments. This year's overall winner was the Red Team but actually the winners were the spectators and New Hope for Kids.

The Victorious Red Team winners of the 2005 Celebrity Mascot Games - Photo: Copyright © 2005 Michael Montes - All Rights Reserved.

The Victorious Red Team of the 2005 Mascot games

Mascots who participated in this year's games included:

NBA Mascots:

“Stuff” - Orlando Magic
“Harry the Hawk” – Atlanta Hawks
“Slam Man” – San Antonio Spurs

Suff The Orlando Magic Mascot with a young Fan - Photo: Copyright © 2005 Michael Montes - All Rights Reserved.

Stuff the Orlando Magic Mascot and a Young Fan

Fin The Vancouver Canucks mascot with a young fan - Photo: © 2005 Michael Montes - All Rights Reserved.

Fin The Vancouver Canucks Mascot and a Young Fan

NFL Mascots:

“Miles” - Denver Broncos
“Rowdy” – Dallas Cowboys
“Roary” – Detroit Lions
“Poe” – Baltimore Ravens
“Sir Purr” – Carolina Panthers
“Billy the Buffalo ” – Buffalo Bills
“Captain Fear” – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
“Swoop” – Philadelphia Eagles

AFL Mascots:

“Kid Coyote” – Dallas Desperados
“Storm Daug” – Tampa Bay Storm
“Thrash” – Atlanta Thrashers
“Klaw” – Orlando Predators

Knightro The UCF Mascot with Fans during the Mascot Games - Photo: Copyright © 2005 Michael Montes - All Rights Reserved.

Knightro With Fans

Thunder Bug - The Tampa Bay Lighting Mascot and Bernie Brewer - The Milwaukee Brewers mascot - Photo: Copyright © 2005 Michael Montes - All Rights Reserved.

Thunder Bug and Bernie Brewer

NCAA Mascots:

“Lil Red” – University of Nebraska
“Sebastian” – University of Miami
“Albert” – University of Florida
“ Alberta ” – University of Florida
“Ollie” – University of Florida
“Knightro” – University of Central Florida
“Rocky U” – University of South Florida

NHL Mascots:

“Fin” – Vancouver Canucks
“Thunder Bug” – Tampa Bay Lightning
“Carlton” – Toronto Maple Leafs

MLB Mascot:

“Bernie Brewer” – Milwaukee Brewers