Get to know Gapper!
Born: Unknown (still a few years from maturity though)
Height: 5'7" (insists he's 5'7 3/4")
Weight: A few pounds short of the elevator limit
Physical Aspects: Red & Furry skin, Reds Jersey (?), "Junior" style backwards cap
Career Goals: 1 at-bat against the Phillie Phanatic, 1 pitching appearance versus Bernie Brewer, To last as long and be as beloved as Mr. Red
Wants to Meet: YOU!! (Say "Hi" at the next Reds game)
How He Got His Name: When he first got to Cincinnati, our big, red furry friend didn't have a name. At Redsfest 2002 a contest was launched and the Reds left the naming up to the fans. With over 6,000 submissions during the month of December, we were overwhelmed with the response. After sifting through all the great names, the Reds decided that the name that truly fit was "Gapper". The winner of the Name the Mascot contest received season tickets for the inaugural season in Great American Ball Park. Thanks to all those who participated and congratulations to our winners!
  | Get to know Mr. Red! Height: 47 baseballs (stacked one on top another) Weight: ?? (He can't see the numbers on the scale when he stands on top of it!) Physical Aspects: Huge Baseball Head, Complete Reds Uniform, Signature Brand Shoes (Air Mr. Red's) Favorite Reds Moment: There are just too many to have a favorite!!! But he loves to talk about our 1990 Championship, Johnny Bench Night, the Big Red Machine and this year's team!! (Talking about 4,192 will bring him tears of joy!) Favorite Foods: Chili, Ribs, Hot Dogs, & Wooden Bats Best Friends: All Reds' Fans & Gapper Likes: Doubleheaders, New Ball Parks, Racing members of his family, and the Cincinnati Reds of course!!! Dislikes: Rainouts, Blind Umpires, and Reds' Losses (they keep him up all night!) Motto: "The key to a happy life is Reds baseball!" |
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