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sports mascots  

Definition

  • In the sports world, a mascot is a person, animal, or object that serves as a symbol of an athletic team. Schools at all levels, from elementary schools to universities, assign mascots and nicknames to their athletic teams. [Source: Encyclopedia ofthe Social and Cultural Foundations of Education; Sports Mascots]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-GDLLDL01-B

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