The Mascot Hall of Fame held its first ever virtual induction ceremony from Whiting, Indiana yesterday – Youppi will be immortalized with other legendary mascots like Chicago Bulls’ Benny the Bull, Mr. Met of the New York Mets and Youppi!’s “brother” the Phillie Phanatic.
Fun Fact - Youppi! is the first Canadian mascot inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame – he wore a Habs sweater for the occasion though he also served as mascot for the Montreal Expos and is the only mascot to have represented teams from two different pro leagues, and holds the distinction of being the first mascot to be tossed from a Major League Baseball game on Aug. 23, 1989.