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08/11/2008 9:10 PM ET
Billy the Marlin nominated for 2008 Mascot Hall of Fame
Online voting begins Aug. 11 and Billy the Marlin needs his fans' support
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WHAT: Florida Marlins' much-adored mascot, Billy the Marlin, has been nominated to the 2008 Mascot Hall of Fame. Billy the Marlin is nominated in the Professional Mascot category and will compete against four other mascots from across the county. Billy the Marlin was nominated because he has entertained and inspired millions of fans through the years. Fans are encouraged to go online to www.mascothalloffame.com and cast their votes starting August 11th.
WHO: Since making his debut February 25, 1993, Billy the Marlin is no fish out of water in front of crowds, on the baseball field and in the South Florida community. He was hand-picked not only for his cunning and great competitive nature, but most of all for his outstanding sense of humor and great rapport with baseball fans of all ages. Billy the Marlin can be spotted at more than 300 events throughout the year and he enjoys doing anything with kids because he is a self-admitted minnow at heart. He especially likes being able to make a difference through the Florida Marlins Community Foundation (FMCF), which was established in January 1999. Just this year, Billy kicked off the 2008 season by surprising residents with free gas at a local gas station, taught summer campers in the city of Miami about sun safety and rewarded high school students in Coral Gables for wearing their seat belts in support of the Florida's Click It or Ticket campaign. Aside from the charitable events Billy attends, schools, churches, businesses, private residences, etc. all try to reel in Billy to their events for entertainment.
WHEN: Online voting is open from August 11th through September 12th 2008 at www.mascothalloffame.com
WHY: Started in 2005, the Mascot Hall of Fame was created to recognize the art and skill of great characters. Their performances have entertained kids and adults alike for generations and have inspired their teams and communities. Past inductees include: The Famous Chicken, Phillie Phanatic, Suns Gorilla, Bucky Badger, Aubie the Tiger, Lil Red, and others.
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