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Episode Transcript
Hello, and welcome to the Stupid History Minute. I'm your host,
Kep Pound. Today we're talking about the Raptor. The Raptor,
the mascot of the Get This Toronto Raptors, debut in
nineteen ninety five alongside the team's inaugural NBA season. Dressed
to bright red with a sharp teeth and mischievous grin,
the Raptor quickly became a fan favorite for his high
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energy antics, dunks, and slapstick comedy. He was created to
match the dinosaur theme inspired by the popularity of the
movie Jurassic Park. Over the years, he's built a reputation
as one of the best mascots in professional sports, even
bouncing back from a torn achilles in twenty thirteen. The
Raptor is a just a sideline entertainer. He's a crucial
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part of Toronto's basketball culture and game day experience. This
has been the Stupid History Minute and I'm kept Pound.
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