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From mascot to meme to megastar: How Gritty took over the world

Gritty is now a household name, a bona fide celebrity. But the feisty, furry Philadelphia Flyers mascot might not have invaded our lives quite as quickly without his memorable -- and painful -- debut on Sept. 24, 2018. Here's an oral history of how the new king of Philly ascended to the mascot throne and went from getting roasted to being the toast of the sports world.