Phillie Phanatic history: Meet the man behind one of the most beloved mascots in sports

Nothing encapsulates the excitement of the postseason more than the furry-faced Phillie Phanatic.

He's one of the greatest mascots in sports, and it's all thanks to Dave Raymond, who started as a Phillies intern.

"They said, 'You want to come back?' 'I said, Yeah, what do you want me to do?' 'Go to New York and get fitted for a costume,'" said Raymond, reliving the moment he got tapped to be the now iconic mascot.

"I got measured and they gave me this design drawing. (They) told me to just go have fun!" added Raymond. #phillies #philadelphia
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