Major Tuddy

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Major Tuddy
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Major Tuddy, 2023
Team Washington Commanders
Description Major-ranked pig
First seenJanuary 1, 2023
Website www.commanders.com/fans/mascot/

Major Tuddy is the mascot of the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He is a large anthropomorphic pig who wears a combat helmet and team uniform. Introduced during the team's rebrand in 2022, he is an homage to the Hogs, Washington's famed offensive line in the 1980s. "Tuddy" is a slang term derived from the abbreviation of a touchdown (TD). [1] [2] [3]

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Career

Major Tuddy was introduced on January 1, 2023. [1] He is a homage to the Hogs, Washington's famed offensive line in the 1980s. "Tuddy" is a slang term derived from the abbreviation of a touchdown (TD). [2] [3]

References

  1. 1 2 Brener, Jeremy (January 1, 2023). "Meet The Commanders 'Controversial' New Mascot, Major Tuddy". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  2. 1 2 Barnes, Sophia (January 1, 2023). "Meet Major Tuddy, the Washington Commanders' New Mascot". NBC 4 Washington. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  3. 1 2 Pusatory, Matt. "What's a Tuddy? Here's everything you need to know about the Commanders' new mascot". MSN. WUSA9. Retrieved January 2, 2023.

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