Press Coverage

WGN Chicago "The Mascot Hall of Fame Welcomes its Newest Inductees for 2021"

November 8, 2021

NWI Live "Mascot Hall of Fame Cue The Confetti 2021"

November 6, 2021

On Tap Sports Net "Southpaw is Headed to the Mascot Hall of Fame"

November 6, 2021

ABC 7 Chicago "Chicago White Sox Mascot 'Southpaw' is Running for Mascot Hall of Fame"

October 22, 2021

FOX2now "Fredbird is Finalist for Mascot Hall of Fame; Voting Ends Saturday"

October 18, 2021

MLB.com "Help Elect These Mascots to the Hall of Fame"

October 18, 2021

Fox 59 Destination Indiana: Learn the ‘science of silliness’ at Mascot Hall of Fame in Whiting

August 12, 2021

NWI.com "Mascot Hall of Fame Celebrates National Mascot Day Online"

June 16, 2021

NWI .com "Mascot Hall of Fame expands with four inductions at virtual event"

June 14, 2020

The Canadien Press "Youppi!, Canadiens', Expos' legendary mascot, enters Mascot Hall of Fame"

June 14, 2020

The Globe and Mail "Youppi!, Montreal Canadiens’ legendary mascot, enters The Mascot Hall of Fame"

June 14, 2020

Baltimore Sun "Oriole Bird officially inducted into National Mascot Hall of Fame in virtual ceremony"

June 14, 2020

The Score "Iconic Expos, Habs mascot Youppi! inducted into Mascot Hall of Fame"

June 14, 2020

WBAL-TV 11 "Oriole Bird inducted into Mascot Hall of Fame"

June 14, 2020

CBS 4 - Indy "Indianapolis mascots Blue and Boomer set to be inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame" - Interview with Al Spajer & Trey Mock

June 13, 2020

CBS Baltimore "Oriole Bird To Be Inducted Into Mascot Hall Of Fame"

June 13, 2020

NHL.com "Youppi! to be inducted into Mascot Hall of Fame on Sunday"

June 12, 2020

Northwest Indiana Business Magazine "Indiana Pacers and Indianapolis Colts mascots will be inducted into Mascot Hall of Fame June 14"

June 12, 2020

Northwest Indiana Times "Mascot Hall of Fame to hold virtual induction ceremony Sunday"

June 12, 2020

WGN Radio Chicago • Nick Digilio Show "The Mascot Hall of Fame inducts the Class of 2020" - Live Radio Show and Podcast

June 11, 2020

Big 99.5 Chicago • iHeart Radio "Mascot Hall of Fame Hosts Virtual Induction - June 14" - Blog Post

June 11, 2020

LaPorte County Life "'Silly-Bration' of Mascots Past and Present at 2019 Mascot Hall of Fame Induction in Whiting"

June 16, 2019

PSU News - Onward State "Nittany Lion Inducted Into Mascot Hall Of Fame"

June 16, 2019

NW Indiana Times "Road closures in effect for Mascot parade, induction "

June 13, 2019

WGN-TV 9 Chicago News "Around Town visits the Mascot Hall of Fame"

June 12, 2019

NW Indiana Times "Cue the Confetti: Mascot Hall of Fame Set for First Induction Ceremony in Whiting"

June 10, 2019

Inside Indiana Business "Mascot Hall of Fame Set For Grand Opening"

April 4, 2019

Dave Hoekstra / Writer "Psychedelic furs at the Mascot Hall of Fame"

March 13, 2019

City News - Toronto "Northwest Indiana city now boasts a Mascot Hall of Fame"

February 13, 2019

The Star "Northwest Indiana city now boasts a Mascot Hall of Fame"

February 13, 2019

Indy Star "Mascot Hall of Fame finally opens: 'A piece of Disney right in Indiana'"

January 24, 2019

AIM (Accelerating Indiana Municipalities) Hometown Innovations E-Magazine, Issue 1

January 21, 2019

Inbound January Issue

January 17, 2019

Smithsonian Magazine "From Lady Liberty to Hollywood to the Middle East, These Are the Most Exciting Museums Opening in 2019

January 17, 2019

Blooloop "Mascot Hall of Fame opens in Whiting, Indiana"

January 16, 2019

Gluseum "Mascot Hall of Fame"

January 14, 2019

Global News "Montrealer inaugurated into the Mascot Hall Of Fame"

January 9, 2019

WCIU TV - The Jam "Mascot Hall of Fame"

January 3, 2019

PA Penn Live "There’s officially a Hall of Fame for mascots -- and the Phillie Phanatic helped make it"

January 3, 2019

101 WKQX "Bear goes to the Mascot Hall of Fame in Whiting, Indiana"

January 2, 2019

Chicago Tribune "Report: $12.7 Billion Spent on Tourism in Indiana"

January 2, 2019

ABC Channel 7 "Mascot Hall of Fame"

December 31, 2018

National Public Radio "Former Phanatic, Who Helped Create Gritty, Opens Mascot Hall Of Fame"

December 30, 2018

Forbes "These Museums Are Opening In 2019"

December 30, 2018

City News "Cinema Modeoff Montrealer makes it to Mascot Hall of Fame"

December 29, 2018

WGN Radio - The Voice of Chicago "Brian Noonan | The national Mascot Hall of Fame"

December 28, 2018

Ink Park Magazine "Mascot Hall of Fame"

December 27, 2018

The Carpetbagger "Mascot Hall of Fame"

December 27, 2018

Chicago Parent "The Mascot Hall of Fame"

December 22, 2018

WGN Radio - The Voice of Chicago "The Mascot Hall of Fame"

December 27, 2018

Slate "A Museum for Phanatics"

December 27, 2018

Post-Tribune "Someting Fur Everyone: Mascot Hall of Fame Opens in Whiting"

December 27, 2018

Chicago Sun-Times "Mascot Hall of Fame opens in Whiting to honor history’s greatest and goofiest"

December 26, 2018

NBC 5 Chicago "Mascot Hall of Fame' Attraction Opens in NW Indiana"

December 26, 2018

WGN 9 Chicago "Mascot Hall of Fame has visitor cheering in Whiting"

December 26, 2018

WBEZ 91.5 Chicago "No Messing Around — Mascot Hall Of Fame Is Real!"

December 26, 2018

Chicago Tribune "Mascot Hall of Fame opens in Whiting"

December 26, 2018

Chicago Tribune "Mascot Hall of Fame in Whiting opens Wednesday for funny business"

December 24, 2018

Stadium Journey "Mascot Hall of Fame, Whiting Indiana (30 minutes from Downtown Chicago)"

December 29, 2018

iHeart Radio "The Birth of the Mascot Hall of Fame"

December 20, 2018

Indianapolis Monthly "The Mascot Hall Of Fame Opens"

December 14, 2018

NWI Life "Mascot Hall of Fame Showcases the Fun, Quirky, and Silly Nature Found in the City of Whiting"

December 20, 2018

News Byte Daily "National Mascot Hall of Fame to offer kid-friendly, sports-themed fun in Whiting, Ind."

December 21, 2018

96.9FM the game "The Birth Of The Mascot Hall Of Fame"

December 20, 2018

ABC Channel 7 "National Mascot Hall of Fame to offer kid-friendly, sports-themed fun in Whiting, Ind."

December 20, 2018

NWI Life "Mascot Hall of Fame Entertains, Educates, and Highlights the Spirit of Sport"

December 20, 2018

NWI Times "Mascot Hall of Fame opens to sneak preview"

December 20, 2018

Northwest Indiana Business Magazine "National Mascot Hall of Fame expands staff, names executive director"

December 12, 2018

WBOC TV 16 “Mascot Hall of Fame Opening December 26th in Whiting, Indiana”

December 11, 2018

Central Alabama Weekend “Auburn University’s ‘Aubie’ First Inductee Installed at Mascot Hall of Fame”

December 11, 2018

Inside Indiana Business “Mascot Hall of Fame Hires Executive Director”

December 7, 2018

WBOC TV 16 “National Mascot Hall of Fame to Host December Teacher and Media Days”

December 4, 2018

Sports Business Journal "Russell Athletic Signs On With Mascot HOF In Multiyear Deal"

December 3, 2018

Northwest Indiana Business Magazine "National Mascot Hall of Fame in Whiting opens Dec. 26"

November 30, 2018

National Mascot Association "Read about it! Then go there! The Mascot Hall of Fame!"

October 23, 2018

LaPorte County Life "'Silly-Bration' of Mascots Past and Present at 2019 Mascot Hall of Fame Induction in Whiting"

June 16, 2019

PSU News - Onward State "Nittany Lion Inducted Into Mascot Hall Of Fame"

June 16, 2019

NW Indiana Times "Road closures in effect for Mascot parade, induction "

June 13, 2019

WGN-TV 9 Chicago News "Around Town visits the Mascot Hall of Fame"

June 12, 2019

NW Indiana Times "Cue the Confetti: Mascot Hall of Fame Set for First Induction Ceremony in Whiting"

June 10, 2019

Inside Indiana Business "Mascot Hall of Fame Set For Grand Opening"

April 4, 2019

Dave Hoekstra / Writer "Psychedelic furs at the Mascot Hall of Fame"

March 13, 2019

City News - Toronto "Northwest Indiana city now boasts a Mascot Hall of Fame"

February 13, 2019

The Star "Northwest Indiana city now boasts a Mascot Hall of Fame"

February 13, 2019

Indy Star "Mascot Hall of Fame finally opens: 'A piece of Disney right in Indiana'"

January 24, 2019

AIM (Accelerating Indiana Municipalities) Hometown Innovations E-Magazine, Issue 1

January 21, 2019

Inbound January Issue

January 17, 2019

Smithsonian Magazine "From Lady Liberty to Hollywood to the Middle East, These Are the Most Exciting Museums Opening in 2019

January 17, 2019

Blooloop "Mascot Hall of Fame opens in Whiting, Indiana"

January 16, 2019

Gluseum "Mascot Hall of Fame"

January 14, 2019

Global News "Montrealer inaugurated into the Mascot Hall Of Fame"

January 9, 2019

WCIU TV - The Jam "Mascot Hall of Fame"

January 3, 2019

PA Penn Live "There’s officially a Hall of Fame for mascots -- and the Phillie Phanatic helped make it"

January 3, 2019

101 WKQX "Bear goes to the Mascot Hall of Fame in Whiting, Indiana"

January 2, 2019

Chicago Tribune "Report: $12.7 Billion Spent on Tourism in Indiana"

January 2, 2019

ABC Channel 7 "Mascot Hall of Fame"

December 31, 2018

National Public Radio "Former Phanatic, Who Helped Create Gritty, Opens Mascot Hall Of Fame"

December 30, 2018

Forbes "These Museums Are Opening In 2019"

December 30, 2018

City News "Cinema Modeoff Montrealer makes it to Mascot Hall of Fame"

December 29, 2018

WGN Radio - The Voice of Chicago "Brian Noonan | The national Mascot Hall of Fame"

December 28, 2018

Ink Park Magazine "Mascot Hall of Fame"

December 27, 2018

The Carpetbagger "Mascot Hall of Fame"

December 27, 2018

Chicago Parent "The Mascot Hall of Fame"

December 22, 2018

WGN Radio - The Voice of Chicago "The Mascot Hall of Fame"

December 27, 2018

Slate "A Museum for Phanatics"

December 27, 2018

Post-Tribune "Someting Fur Everyone: Mascot Hall of Fame Opens in Whiting"

December 27, 2018

Chicago Sun-Times "Mascot Hall of Fame opens in Whiting to honor history’s greatest and goofiest"

December 26, 2018

NBC 5 Chicago "Mascot Hall of Fame' Attraction Opens in NW Indiana"

December 26, 2018

WGN 9 Chicago "Mascot Hall of Fame has visitor cheering in Whiting"

December 26, 2018

WBEZ 91.5 Chicago "No Messing Around — Mascot Hall Of Fame Is Real!"

December 26, 2018

Chicago Tribune "Mascot Hall of Fame opens in Whiting"

December 26, 2018

Chicago Tribune "Mascot Hall of Fame in Whiting opens Wednesday for funny business"

December 24, 2018

Stadium Journey "Mascot Hall of Fame, Whiting Indiana (30 minutes from Downtown Chicago)"

December 29, 2018

iHeart Radio "The Birth of the Mascot Hall of Fame"

December 20, 2018

Indianapolis Monthly "The Mascot Hall Of Fame Opens"

December 14, 2018

NWI Life "Mascot Hall of Fame Showcases the Fun, Quirky, and Silly Nature Found in the City of Whiting"

December 20, 2018

News Byte Daily "National Mascot Hall of Fame to offer kid-friendly, sports-themed fun in Whiting, Ind."

December 21, 2018

96.9FM the game "The Birth Of The Mascot Hall Of Fame"

December 20, 2018

ABC Channel 7 "National Mascot Hall of Fame to offer kid-friendly, sports-themed fun in Whiting, Ind."

December 20, 2018

NWI Life "Mascot Hall of Fame Entertains, Educates, and Highlights the Spirit of Sport"

December 20, 2018

NWI Times "Mascot Hall of Fame opens to sneak preview"

December 20, 2018

Northwest Indiana Business Magazine "National Mascot Hall of Fame expands staff, names executive director"

December 12, 2018

WBOC TV 16 “Mascot Hall of Fame Opening December 26th in Whiting, Indiana”

December 11, 2018

Central Alabama Weekend “Auburn University’s ‘Aubie’ First Inductee Installed at Mascot Hall of Fame”

December 11, 2018

Inside Indiana Business “Mascot Hall of Fame Hires Executive Director”

December 7, 2018

WBOC TV 16 “National Mascot Hall of Fame to Host December Teacher and Media Days”

December 4, 2018

Sports Business Journal "Russell Athletic Signs On With Mascot HOF In Multiyear Deal"

December 3, 2018

Northwest Indiana Business Magazine "National Mascot Hall of Fame in Whiting opens Dec. 26"

November 30, 2018

National Mascot Association "Read about it! Then go there! The Mascot Hall of Fame!"

October 23, 2018

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