Top Gritty Moments From Flyers Mascot's First Year
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Happy birthday, Gritty! Philly's favorite uhh monster (?) turns 1 today.
you get me prezzys?
— Gritty (@GrittyNHL) September 24, 2019
Exactly one year ago, on Sept. 24, the Flyers introduced the world to their new mascot. And after some initial shock and horror, the city grew to love Gritty.
Gritty is already coining the day National Gritty Day and is asking fans to celebrate by sending him "lavish, expensive, shiny name brand gifts."
'Twas the night before
— Gritty (@GrittyNHL) September 23, 2019
National Gritty Day pic.twitter.com/ITrIgErcmd
To celebrate his birthday, Gritty is hitting the streets of Philadelphia.
LIVE: Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty is hitting the streets of Philadelphia to celebrate his 1st birthday! ???????? Details ➡️ https://cbsloc.al/30Epebx
Posted by CBS Philly on Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Take a look back at Gritty's best moments from Year 1.
It's @NHLFlyers mascot @GrittyNHL First birthday and we're following him as he high fives his way around the city to celebrate ???? @CBSPhilly #eyewitnessnews pic.twitter.com/OKcySJDN08
— Natasha CBS3 (@NatashaCBS3) September 24, 2019
Gritty and Scott Hartnell
Just a couple of friends with great hair.
Did @GrittyNHL and @Hartsy43 just become best friends? https://t.co/GnxucCp72G
— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) December 20, 2018
STALKER GRITTY
Straight nightmare fuel on the All Star red carpet.
Every breath you take,
— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) January 26, 2019
Every move you make,
Every bond you break,
Every step you take,@GrittyNHL will be watching Claude. #NHLAllStar | #LetsGoFlyers pic.twitter.com/URXrTLaqqd
GRITTY TROLLS CODY PARKEY, CHICAGO BEARS
If there's one thing Philadelphians love more than Gritty, it's the Eagles. After Bears kicker Cody Parkey double doinked away a wild card game and handed the Eagles the win, Gritty poked some fun at Parkey. #GoBirds
WARNING: Do not attempt the Parkey challenge in Chicago!
— Gritty (@GrittyNHL) January 8, 2019
Go Birds(Box)! pic.twitter.com/fS3slayUyJ
GRITTY BREAKS THE INTERNET
Enough said.
Goodnight, internet. pic.twitter.com/gx2Pbxfcds
— Gritty (@GrittyNHL) September 25, 2018
GRITTY TAUNTS THE PENGUINS
Little newborn Gritty, on his very first day of existence, started off hot by torching the Pittsburgh Penguins on Twitter. After a mixed reception, Gritty won over the hearts of Philadelphians with just one tweet.
Sleep with one eye open tonight, bird. pic.twitter.com/wLmGBa0Oyh
— Gritty (@GrittyNHL) September 24, 2018
GRITTY COMES IN LIKE A WRECKING BALL
Gritty introduced himself to Flyers fans with a grand entrance during the Flyers' 2018-19 home opener.
Never change, @GrittyNHL.
— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) October 9, 2018
Now THAT'S how you make an entrance. #LetsGoFlyers https://t.co/yDtYZGKGSV
GRITTY AND CLAUDE GIROUX
Gritty's love for -- and borderline obsession with -- Giroux goes back to Day 1. Since then, their friendship has blossomed before Twitter's eyes.
Claude and Ryanne Giroux recently welcomed their first child into the world, a baby boy named Gavin, and Gritty immediately campaigned to be the godfather Gritfather.
Perhaps Gritty and Giroux's best moment came at the All Star Game.
I'VE DIED AND GONE TO HEAVEN. pic.twitter.com/ctEovn5zj2
— Gritty (@GrittyNHL) January 26, 2019
This is so pure. ????????#NHLAllStar | #LetsGoFlyers pic.twitter.com/DzFvoTui4d
— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) January 26, 2019
GRITTY GOES STREAKING
The content you never knew you needed. During the Flyers-Penguins Stadium Series game at the Linc, in front of a national audience, Gritty pulled off his best work -- he went streaking.
I've since been ejected. pic.twitter.com/6ims2CQpsc
— Gritty (@GrittyNHL) February 24, 2019
That speed, that agility, that belly button. What a night, and what a year it was for Gritty.
What does Gritty have planned for us in Year 2?