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True Gritty: What the Flyers don't want you to know about their new mascot
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Penn State grad designed Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty: public response 'can be overwhelming'
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Gritty's Origin Story: How the Philadelphia Flyers Mascot Was Created - Thrillist
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Gritty,' Philadelphia Flyers' 'absolutely terrifying' mascot, mocked after debut - Washington Times
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Gritty vindicated: Philly police say Flyers mascot did not assault kid
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