Every big video game franchise needs a mascot, but with the fighting game genre, these standout characters have been around for much longer than most, stretching back to the arcade days.

It's a Great Smoky Mountains black bear, inspiration for Sevier County High School's mascot. / Michael Patrick ... Dolly Parton Parkway in honor of the most famous former Smoky Bear.

(KOIN) — Oregon’s various landscapes and diverse cultural history are always reflected in the most fascinating ways ... at how Oregon schools use their mascot selections to honor their ...

A variety of professional and collegiate sports mascots are iconic figures, some of which are famous on their own. The San Diego Chicken, or The Famous Chicken, may be the world's most well-known ...

The NFL mascots are typically seen at football games and their main role is to support their respective teams. For the most part, costumed mascots provide a form of entertainment and keep the ...

It’s also about the show. Mascots are the cuddly, larger-than-life characters that interact with fans on gameday. Often a vessel of team identity, mascots play a key part in the experience of ...

The Bulls' Benny the Bull was the No. 1 overall mascot (and No. 1 in the NBA) in this survey across the four major sports leagues. “However, it should be noted that the most successful mascots ...

Tillamook Cheesemakers: This mascot proudly represents the town’s dairy industry, as it is home to the famous Tillamook Creamery. It pays homage to one of Oregon’s most well-known commodities.