Arizona Diamondbacks get Luchadore Mascot

[GM Franchise]

The Arizona Diamondbacks have a luchadore mascot.

http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2013/0720/564248/mark-henry-saves-the-usos/

- Major League Baseball's Arizona Diamondbacks have introduced a new luchador as their official team mascot. They will be giving away 20,000 luchador masks at their July 27th game. The man behind the mask reportedly wrestles for Club Deportivo Coliseo. Here is a photo:

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Here is the official page of the Dbacks Luchadore on their team website.

http://mlb.mlb.com/ari/fan_forum/luchador.jsp

The D-backs Luchador first appeared at Chase Field in June 2012, the same year that the team conducted their first Lucha Libre mask giveaway.

Lucha Libre -- literally translated as "free fighting" -- has a long, proud history within the Hispanic culture and is often said to be the second most popular sport, ranking only behind soccer.

Soon after his first sighting, the D-backs Luchador quickly became a recognizable presence throughout the ballpark, leading the team to make him a formal character in the 2013 season. Possessed with high-flying wrestling skills and a "good-guy" persona, the D-backs Luchador is admired by children and adults alike.

Throughout 2013 season, the D-backs Luchador will be making appearances at D-backs games and community events, in addition to wrestling with Club Deportivo Coloseo at the Glendale Park and Swap.

[¿PapaPancho?]

Is it any suprise that the Diamondbacks have always been my favorite and only baseball team.  They cater to my interests!!

[Reya Serra]

This is awesome news.