It was possibly the most notorious mascot accident ever filmed; well, except for this. As you surely know by now, Wolfie Jr., assistant mascot at Nevada-Reno, fell off the visiting team’s dugout during a game between the Wolfpack and the Minor League Reno Aces last week (video following the jump). Wolfie’s One Small Step For Man landed him instant fame, including YouTube viral status and even a mention on MSNBC’s Countdown with Keith Olbermann. But as is often the case when mascots are horribly injured for our amusement, we laugh at their plight and then forget about them entirely. But not here. Minor Enterprise attempted to contact Wolfie at the university, with no luck. But he has a Facebook page, which offered the following report:
For those who missed it at the Wolf Pack vs Aces Exhibition….Wolfie Jr. is doing well and is excited for the upcoming Football Season.
Then there was this from an eyewitness at the game in question:
Poor Wolfie. My daughter colored him a picture while we were at the game and gave it to him before we left. Just so you know there was a little 6 year old that was very concerned for you last night. Had a great time. — Tammy ‘Hultman’ Melrose
Perhaps this will be a cautionary tale to other mascots who were overly influenced by Michael Jackson dance moves.
Love this excerpt from the San Francisco Chronicle:
My second favorite moment is when the wolf falls, and then instinctively sticks his oversized fake mascot hand out to grab the ledge of the dugout. Like his giant wolf mitten is going to magically grab the concrete, clamp on and avert this disaster.
And now, highlights from this week in minor league promotions:
* Salute to Grilled Cheese. Friday, April 23, Quad Cities River Bandits (Midwest League). A grilled-cheese sandwich eating contest officiated by Hooters waitresses? God bless America.
* Star Wars Day. Sunday, April 25, Pawtucket Red Sox (International League). See this video for details. (“Aren’t you a little fat for a storm trooper?”).
* Back to the Future Night. Monday, April 26, Tennessee Smokies (Southern League). Pregame trivia contest, and anyone born on Nov. 5, or any time in 1955, gets in free. Calvin Klein approves.
* History of the Taco Night. Tuesday, April 27, Lancaster JetHawks (California League). The history of the taco is discussed with authors Maya Angelou and Michael Chabon.* Taco eating contest, $2 tacos. BYOS (Bring your own salsa).
* Mascot of the Week. Splash, Stockton Ports (California League). In keeping with today’s theme, Splash is seen here recovering from injuries sustained when he collided with the team’s Racing Asparagus.
* = Actual authors may not appear.
H/T to Benjamin Hill.
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