Big Red is the mascot of the Arizona Cardinals of the NFL. According to his official biography, he "hatched" on October 4, 1998. He is 6 foot 4 inches tall and has a 7-foot wingspan.[ citation needed ]
He is one of the most recognizable mascots because of his appearance. He appears at every home game, and became their mascot on October 4, 1998.[ citation needed ]
Big Red has also appeared at Super Bowl XLIII, on February 1, 2009, when the Cardinals went against the eventual champions, the Pittsburgh Steelers.[ citation needed ]
