![]() Helped along by his ‘best friend’, former University of Delaware football player David Raymond, the Phanatic became a staple at both The Vet and now at Citizens Bank Park. It was on April 28th, 1978 that the ‘Phillie Phanatic’ made his first appearance during a game at The Vet against the Chicago Cubs. To that point in Phillies history, at least since Veteran’s Stadium had opened six years earlier, the twin Revolutionary War-era characters of ‘Phil and Phillis’ had served in the mascot capacity. It was way back in the off-season following the 1977 campaign that who was then working with the Phillies marketing department, approached the club’s promotional director, Frank Sullivan, with the idea of a mascot to rival the famous ‘San Diego Chicken’, who had become popular nationwide. However, after some hugs all around, the Phanatic managed to turn the tables and have everyone laughing and shaking his hand by the end, congratulating him on a wonderful career. ![]() When the announcement was made, the Phanatic simply nodded his head in acknowledgment as his mascot buddies reacted with shock and sadness. Phillies Cut4 Phillies Game Recap Phillies Manager Postgame Phillies Features Phillies Reviews Phillies Podcasts MLB Network. ![]() The Phanatic was joined in the appearance by nearly all of the mascots from each Major League Baseball organization. ![]()
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