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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Arizona Sports Team Mascots
By Judy Hedding, About.com
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.
Index: Arizona Sports Team Mascots
- Sparky - Arizona State University Mascot
- Wilbur and Wilma - University of Arizona Mascots
- Louie the Lumberjack - Northern Arizona University Mascot
- The Gorilla - Phoenix Suns Mascot
- Baxter the Bobcat - Arizona Diamondbacks Mascot
- Big Red - Arizona Cardinals Mascot
- Scorch - Phoenix Mercury Mascot
- Bumstead the Bear - Phoenix College Mascot
- Rocky Roadrunner - Phoenix Roadrunners Mascot
- Howler - Phoenix Coyotes Mascot
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