Mascot Hall of Fame in Whiting will close in mid-September

The Hall was started by David Raymond who was the original Phillie Phanatic.

The Mascot Hall of Fame will close for good in September.

The following announcement was made via the organization's Facebook page:

Mascot Fans:

It is with sadness in our hearts that we must announce that the Mascot Hall of Fame will be closing in Whiting for good on September 14.

We have made quite a family in the 5+ years since we opened our doors. We have had the pleasure of sharing in hundreds of your special days and birthdays. We've had thousands and thousands of students visit for field trips. We've been able to fill gaps in the community with free and reduced programs, food banks, blood drives, backpack giveaways, sensory days, reading programs, and so much more. It has been an honor.

And the mascots! How lucky are we to have worked with the mascot community - such talent and kindness! It is magic when a mascot visits the MHOF. We will certainly miss the confetti!

The Hall will go on! Until a new location is secured, the MHOF will continue online as it has always been.

Mascots in the Hall of Fame had to exist for ten years and have an impact on their community. The Hall was started by David Raymond who was the original Phillie Phanatic.

A special event will be held on September 14.