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Philly Phanatic has always been city's greatest mascot. Sorry, Gritty.
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Gritty as Rocky and Other Legendary Philadelphians
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Gritty as Rocky and Other Legendary Philadelphians
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The Mascot Whisperer - The New York Times
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Gritty dances with the Phillie Phanatic at Citizens Bank Park
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Philly regains their hero: Philadelphia Phillies can use the
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The Mascot Whisperer - The New York Times
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Philadelphia Needs a Big Season out of The Phillie Phanatic
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Gritty and the Phillie Phanatic are now pals, the world is OK again
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