Slapshot, mascot of the Flyers

[Pelle Lindbergh]

Anyone can post a picture of this short run of the mascot for Philadelphia in 1976.
Any stories about the mascot is appreciate

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[JLHockeyKnight]

http://www.lmgtfy.com/?q=slapshot+philadelphia+flyers+mascot

 

[SeanL44]

http://www.lmgtfy.com/?q=slapshot+philadelphia+flyers+mascot

Damnit, you beat me.

 

[chaosof99*]

A bit of fail here since Google actually doesn't give a good image of this. The only image of it 404s, though the preview should probably suffice.

 

[sa cyred]

A bit of fail here since Google actually doesn't give a good image of this. The only image of it 404s, though the preview should probably suffice.

I actually agree. Theres no good pictures or any articles at all...

 

[JLHockeyKnight]

I actually agree. Theres no good pictures or any articles at all...

No but this is the reason behind the OBT. Probably at least 50% of the people that view this thread probably thought about the lmgtfy link.

 

[sa cyred]

No but this is the reason behind the OBT. Probably at least 50% of the people that view this thread probably thought about the lmgtfy link.

Ahh you are right there.

 

[UseYourAllusion]

No but this is the reason behind the OBT. Probably at least 50% of the people that view this thread probably thought about the lmgtfy link.

I know I did.

That said, I am hoping that it produces a quality image.

 

[ilovetheflyers8]

The Caps mascot is now called Slapshot and has been for as long as I can remember. I did find a mention of it in an ESPN article but that's it.

edit: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/more/news/2003/07/10/mascot_timeline/
Weird mascot happenings most of them involving injuries or someone abusing the mascot.

Lol at this one

November 1996 -- Wisconsin mascot Bucky the Badger is arrested and issued a $141.50 ticket for crowd surfing in the student section. When asked by the booking officer to spell his name, the student begins by saying, "Badger. B-A-D-G ...

 

[CutOnDime97]

My dad has a little doll of him from awhile back. No clue where it is though.

 

[DeadPhish5858]

I didnt even know there ever was a mascot. I always just figured it was the Dancing Flyers guy. But then again I was also born in 1984.

 

[UseYourAllusion]

My dad has a little doll of him from awhile back. No clue where it is though.

That's pretty cool.

 

[Murphy7]

No love for Freddie Flyer?

 

[Pelle Lindbergh]

what kind of animal was he ?

 

[DrinkFightFlyers]

weirdsville.

 

[mcboyle1212]

I wish I would've seen this thread sooner but my dad was actually the Philadelphia Flyers mascot, Slapshot, in 1976. He's the biggest Flyers' fan I know and the best dad ever! I have a picture that he used to autograph for fans but I'm not sure how to post it on this forum.

 

[Prongo]

I wish I would've seen this thread sooner but my dad was actually the Philadelphia Flyers mascot, Slapshot, in 1976. He's the biggest Flyers' fan I know and the best dad ever! I have a picture that he used to autograph for fans but I'm not sure how to post it on this forum.

That's awesome your dad was the Mascot. Does he still have the outfit?? And welcome to the board!

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

Is this the photo?

 

[sa cyred]

Im actually reminiscing about all the old users/names in this thread.

(but for real thats cool though)

 

[mcboyle1212]

He told me that he had to give the costume back after using it every time so they could dry clean it. And yes that's the photo. We have it hanging in our house! I'd LOVE to get a hold of some video footage as a surprise for my dad's 60th birthday (which is this August) but I haven't had any luck yet.

 

[mcboyle1212]

He said apparently the mascot was designed by someone who did designs for the Muppets. And he's a "Flyer" as in an airplane war pilot flyer.

 

[flyershistory]

 

[HartsyMania]

He said apparently the mascot was designed by someone who did designs for the Muppets. And he's a "Flyer" as in an airplane war pilot flyer.

That's so awesome!!! I'll try to help find something for you.

 

[Alainasmommy07]

I wish I would've seen this thread sooner but my dad was actually the Philadelphia Flyers mascot, Slapshot, in 1976. He's the biggest Flyers' fan I know and the best dad ever! I have a picture that he used to autograph for fans but I'm not sure how to post it on this forum.

I was wondering if your Dad has any information about the stuffed doll. My parents got me one when I was a baby and I was told that they only sold them for one season. When I ask about them, no one has any idea what I am talking about. Thanks!!

 

[Flyotes]

The powers of this board are approaching.... evil levels.