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Born June 7, 1984
Eric’s first mascot experience was in 2003 as “Spike” for the Lexington Horsemen and “Big L” for the Lexington Legends. As he continued working for the Legends, he became the University of Kentucky mascot “Scratch” and a year later became the “Wildcat.” Eric is currently majoring in Family and Consumer Sciences and continues to enjoy being the “Wildcat.” Eric has also been “Buddy Bat” for the Triple-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds, the Louisville Bats and has worked with the ZOOperstars! since 2005.
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Favorite TV Shows: SportsCenter, PTI, Mr. Rogers Neighborhood |
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Favorite Movie: Hoosiers, Field of Dreams, Rudy, Radio, Office Space, Supertroopers, Happy Gilmore, Big Daddy, Billy Madison
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Favorite Musician or Group: N/A
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Favorite Foods: BBQ Chicken, Pizza, Cheese Burgers, Pasta, Peanut Butter, Strawberries
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Favorite Restaurants: Caraba’s, Fazolis, Hardee’s, DQ
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Favorite Sports to Play: Anything co-ed
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Favorite Athletes: Ryne Sandberg, Bob Knight, “The Wildcat”, and “Scratch”
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Favorite Sports Teams: Kentucky Wildcats, Chicago Cubs, Kentucky Wildcats, and The Middletown Sloth’s
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Favorite ZOOperstars! character: Stallion Iverson, Monkey Mantle, and Derek Cheetah
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Favorite Venues: Rupp Arena, Commonwealth Stadium, Louisville Slugger Field, and Wrigley Field
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Favorite ESPN Personalities: Kenny Mayne, Stuart Scott, Tony Kornheiser
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Favorite Cities: Nashville, Chicago, Gary, Louisville
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Favorite Airports: Louisville, Detroit
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Favorite Airports: Memphis, Midway, O’Hare |
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Favorite Vacation Spot: Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge, Myrtle Beach, Maui
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Most Memorable ZOOperstars! moment: Performing with Artie for Little Billy's 24th Birthday party. |
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