Warriors' #1 Fan "Burgy" Debuts

After at least 13 years without a mascot, the East Stroudsburg University Warriors debuted a new symbol of school spirit at Homecoming 2008.

“Burgy” burst through the curtains and danced onto the field turf at Eiler-Martin Stadium just before kickoff as the Warriors’ #1 Fan made a first public appearance. Burgy’s name was selected through an online poll in which more than 4,000 votes were cast. The winner was announced at the last home game of the season.

Warriors fans viewing Burgy’s revealing received placards and Warrior foam helmets to wear, and a lucky few even caught Burgy T shirts fired out into the crowd.

Burgy was selected by alumni, students, faculty and others to be the best representation of the school and the community. Since being revealed, Burgy has performed at more than 40 events, including home athletic events, on-campus fundraising events and off-campus community events. Burgy has entertained Warriors basketball fans at all home games throughout the 2008-09 season with a signature dance routine and great crowd interaction.

ESU hired Dave Raymond, the man who invented the Phillies Phanatic, to bring the mascot to life through the costume design and by training mascot performers.

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