David Raymond

David Raymond
Born1955 or 1956 (age 68–69)
EducationUniversity of Delaware
OccupationMascot
Years active1978–1993
Known forPhillie Phanatic
Mascot Hall of Fame
Websitedaveraymondspeaks.com

David Raymond (born 1955 or 1956)[1] is an American sports personality best known as the original portrayer of the Phillie Phanatic. He is considered to have revolutionized the mascot industry and was the Phanatic from 1978 to 1993. Afterwards, he started a mascot business and founded the Mascot Hall of Fame.

  1. ^ Drybred, John (October 24, 1978). "Phillie Phantic Clowns With Delighted Park City Crowd". Intelligencer Journal. p. 36 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon