JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) – For the second time in franchise history, the Jacksonville Jaguars are looking for a new mascot.
Or at least someone new to wear the ”Jaxson de Ville” costume.
Curtis Dvorak, who has been ”The Cat” since the mascot’s inception in 1996, announced Tuesday that he is retiring after 19 seasons.
The 39-year-old Dvorak entertained and often mesmerized fans with his fearless and creative stunts, which most notably included bungee jumping from the top of scoreboards and light fixtures. He donned the suit for 192 games, including 37 preseason and three postseason.
His tenure also included some controversy. The NFL changed its rules regarding mascot behavior in part because of Jaxson’s sideline and end zone antics in the late 1990s, and the cat made headlines last fall after using the Ebola epidemic to mock the Pittsburgh Steelers.
—
AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL
Add A Comment
THIS IS NOT A GAMBLING SITE – If you think you have a gambling problem click here.
Disclaimer: This site is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Individual users are responsible for the laws regarding accessing gambling information from their jurisdictions. Many countries around the world prohibit gambling, please check the laws in your location. Any use of this information that may violate any federal, state, local or international law is strictly prohibited.
Copyright: The information contained on TheSpread.com website is protected by international copyright and may not be reproduced, or redistributed in any way without expressed written consent.
About: TheSpread.com is the largest sports betting news site in the United States. We provide point spread news, odds, statistics and information to over 175 countries around the world each year. Our coverage includes all North American College and Professional Sports as well as entertainment, political and proposition wagering news.
©1999-2023 TheSpread.com