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Closing Shot: Still Phabulous at 45

The Philly Phanatic began as an experiment to attract more fans to the ballpark. For the guy who first brought the character to life, it grew into a business of creating mascots.

By the time the Phanatic gave this performance in 1980 at Veterans Stadium, the mascot had accomplished the challenging task of winning over Philadelphia fans. getty images The Philly Phanatic turns 45 this month. David Raymond, the man who so artfully played the furry green mascot for its fi...

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