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1 school use the "Ball Boys" mascot.
Most common states: Michigan (1)
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When it comes to unique mascots, the Ball Boys of Rome Free Academy in New York definitely stand out. Unlike the typical animal or superhero mascots, the Ball Boys are actual people, often elderly individuals, who have been an integral part of the school's football team for decades. One notable Ball Boy, an 88-year-old, has been celebrating his 60th season with the team, which is a testament to dedication and school spirit. This mascot type is more about the tradition and community involvement rather than a symbolic character. It's a heartwarming example of how schools can honor their long-standing supporters in a very special way ❤️. So, the next time you hear about mascots, remember that sometimes the most inspiring ones are the people behind the scenes.
Hear how the Ball Boys fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 1 programs flying the Ball Boys banner across Michigan. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Casey Carter
Michigan Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Michigan. With 1 schools per million residents, the Ball Boys is part of daily conversations here.”
Drew Vargas
Michigan Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Ball Boys delivers the perfect person energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Avery Hughes
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
1 school in our database use the Ball Boys mascot across 1 state.
The Ball Boys shows up most in Michigan (1). Mi also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Ball Boys as a Person mascot.
High School programs adopt the Ball Boys most often (1 schools).