Supposedly, late 19th-century ballparks were laid out so the pitcher looked in a westerly direction when facing the batter. The throwing arm of a left-handed pitcher would then be to the south – hence the name southpaw.
~ Merriam-Webster
Calling all baseball fans and Chicago White Sox fans in particular. We need your vote immediately. Southpaw, the Chicago White Sox green, furry left-handed mascot is one of twenty-four candidates on the 2022 HOF Class ballot for induction in The Mascot Hall of Fame which is located at: 1851 Front Street, Whiting, Indiana 46394. Their phone number is 219-354-8814.
Southpaw was born on June 13, 2004, and has been a fan favourite ever since. ‘Paw is 6 foot 4 inches tall and weighs 621 baseballs. He throws and bats left-handed. He’s been at over 1,300 White Sox games, is a 17 Time MLB All-Star, was voted 2020 MLB Network Radio Best Mascot and in 2009 performed at Former President Barack Obama’s inauguration. In addition, he attends countless birthday parties and events in the Chicago-Land area.
Voting to get on the First Round Ballot is open from October 3rd through October 9th. The top 8 vote getters move on to the Final Ballot and that voting period is from October 17th through October 23rd.
To vote, go to the Hall website, www.mascothalloffame.com Scroll down to the “View The Ballot Here!” button and click. You are allowed to vote once per day, per email address. (Chicagoans, you know what to do! Vote Early, Vote Often).
The Mascot Hall of Fame is advertised as an “affordable, entertaining, educational family-fun” attraction. The have various exhibits, programs, and events. Virtual programs are also offered. They have a “Build Your Own Mascot – Build-a-Bear” Workshop and a Wacky Snacks stand. The Hall was originally an online-hall, but officially opened their physical location with a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 6,2019.
Current members are:
Aubie (Auburn Tigers), Bennie the Bull (Chicago Bulls), Big Red (Western Kentucky Hilltoppers), Blue (Indianapolis Colts), Boomer (Indiana Pacers), Brutus (Ohio State Buckeyes), Bucky (Wisconsin Badgers), Clutch the Bear (Houston Rockets), The Coyote (San Antonio Spurs), The Gorilla (Phoenix Suns), Jazz Bear (Utah Jazz), KC Wolf (Kansas City Chiefs), Lil’ Red (Nebraska Corn Huskers), Mr. Met (New York Mets), Nittany Lion (Penn State Nittany Lions), The Oriole Bird (Baltimore Orioles), Phillie Phanatic (Philadelphia Phillies), Rocky (Denver Nuggets), Slider (Cleveland Indians), Sluggerr (Kansas City Royals), Smokey (Tennessee Vols), Tommy Hawk (Chicago Blackhawks), YouDee (Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens), and Youppi! (Montreal Canadians).
Southpaw deserves to be with this esteem group and Chicago baseball needs to be represented. Please do your part and help get ‘Paw elected.
Thanks for your support!
~ Coach Mike
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