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Gritty - Wikipedia
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Three years ago, the world was introduced to Gritty : r/Flyers
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Philadelphia Flyers' Gritty Voted NHL's Best Mascot By NHLPA - CBS Philadelphia
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Philadelphia Flyers Mascot, Gritty, Takes Hockey World by Storm
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Flyers mascot Gritty under investigation for assault of teen
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