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The Gorilla - Phoenix Suns Mascot

The Gorilla, Phoenix Suns Mascot

The Gorilla, Phoenix Suns Mascot

Photo of The Gorilla © The Phoenix Suns, used with permission.
This mascot's inaugural year was 1980, and for many he has become the standard by which team mascots are judged. The Gorilla travels the world, makes appearances all year long, many at schools around Arizona.

The Phoenix Suns' mascot is sometimes referred to by the nickname "Go." We all just know him as The Gorilla.

According to the Phoenix Suns Official Web Site, the Phoenix Suns Gorilla has been named MVP every season--Most Valuable Primate.

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