Gritty, named Best Philadelphian, pays tribute to city icons

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Friday, July 26, 2019
Gritty pays tribute to Philly icons
Gritty pays tribute to Philly iconsGritty pays tribute to Philly icons: as seen on Action News Mornings, July 26, 2019.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- When it comes to the spirit of Philadelphia, Gritty may be the best representation.

The Flyers mascot has been named the Best Philadelphian by Philadelphia Magazine.

To celebrate, Gritty had a photoshoot paying homage to some Philly icons.

He dressed as Rocky Balboa, Will Smith's 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,' The Roots drummer Questlove, actress Tina Fey on the cover of her book "Bossypants," Betsy Ross, the Mummers, and pop duo Hall and Oates - along with the Phillie Phanatic.

You can see the entire photoshoot in Philadelphia Magazine.

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