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The story behind the Union's new mascot, Phang

Phang was born a normal snake on the banks of the Delaware. He’s only ever had one dream, that’s to play soccer. He loves the game and tries to play but he’s a snake so he can’t really play since he can’t kick. He finds a Union flag that’s inspired by the Join or Die flag. His parents tell him that his great, great, great, great, great grandfather posed for Ben Franklin who drew the original cartoon. BEN FRANKLIN! That’s it!

Inspired by Benny, Phang decides to try his own experiment the next time it storms. He comes to Talen with a ball and an old metal cleat.