AFAIK, this practice is in the USA. I hadn't even heard of it before reading your thread. What about Canada, Catherine?
In Europe, the practice of having mascots is not so common. Even where there are mascots, these are either large stuffed toys or humans dressed as an animal.
For use of association football mascots (note: football is a different game in Europe to the USA) see:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_as..._and_Wales
For an example of a mascot in the UK:
(Click to enlarge).
I don't know about all sports clubs in all countries, but AFAIK this is a USA phenomenon. As for having a live bull as a mascot, well....words fail me!
In Europe, the practice of having mascots is not so common. Even where there are mascots, these are either large stuffed toys or humans dressed as an animal.
For use of association football mascots (note: football is a different game in Europe to the USA) see:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_as..._and_Wales
For an example of a mascot in the UK:
(Click to enlarge).
I don't know about all sports clubs in all countries, but AFAIK this is a USA phenomenon. As for having a live bull as a mascot, well....words fail me!
