I'm David Raymond, Creator of Gritty, and This Is How I Work
by Nick Douglas on Lifehacker, shared by Barry Petche from Deadspin > Sports News Without Fear, Favor or Compromise on (#40HEX)
In 1978, Philadelphia Phillies intern David Raymond put on the costume of the Phillie Phanatic, and introduced the world to one of the best-known costumed mascots in sports. After 15 years as the Phanatic, Raymond went into business creating his own mascots. And now he's created the most instantly famous mascot in"