The Philadelphia Flyers have introduced an odd-looking new team mascot — a 7-foot fuzzy creature named Gritty with a wild, orange beard.
The event is part of Japan’s overall plan to increase tourism in the country, leading up to the 2020 Olympics.
For one 18-month-old boy with cerebral palsy, a Winnie the Pooh mascot who spent over 10 minutes with him was a source of comfort.
