So here I am. Yep, that's me.
You don't believe me? Well, I guess I can't really prove it, but if you know me at all, you know I can't make this stuff up- so here's the story.
I get an email from a friend (she is the blonde with me on the field). All it said was, "do you want to be a mascot at the Bears game this weekend?"
Naturally, I had no idea what she was talking about. So, after a few email exchanges, she got to the point that her work needed someone to fill the dummy suit for the game. Chase the Dog was slated to present the game ball and the halftime check. I was skeptical that I would have to spend the game entertaining some daycare center in the stadium, but I was assured no such thing existed, and that I would be able to bask in the lap of luxury in the Chase bank suites during the game.
Luckily, her story checked out and it actually turned out to be pretty fun even with the costume on. I was paired up with '86 Super Bowl champ Willie Galt for the on field activities and even had a dance-off with Staley (the everyday Bears mascot) while on the field. Plus, it was a high scoring game that the Bears won. What I won't mention is the extent of the tailgating activities I participated in before donning the costume.
So, if you still don't believe, here are some more pics. Notice the height difference- that's about the only claim I can make to proving it was me.
