Champ - Dallas Mavericks Mascot
Who Is Champ?
Champ is a mascots of the Dallas Mavericks. He is a blue-furred horse with a fluffy white mane and tail with human mannerisms dressed in a Mavericks uniform.
Champ was created by former Boston Celtic Lucky the Leprechaun, Jeff Goodin!
When Did Champ Debut?
Champ has been around for many seasons, including during their championship run during the 2011 NBA season.
Who’s Inside Champ?
According to his LinkedIn page, Ted Ovletrea currently portrays Champ alongside sidekick MavsMan at Dallas Maverick home games. Ted Ovletrea has held the position since the 2013 season.
How Much Does Champ Make?
The salary for Champ is not listed. The Mavericks website lists the prices for their mascot appearances as:
Champ School/Corporate Shows w/Trick Shots: $700* (For College Halftime Shows, call for pricing)
MavsMan and Champ School/Corporate Shows w/Trick Shots & Dunk Finale: $900* (For College Halftime Shows, call for pricing)
Businesses/Organizations: Mascot Meet & Greet: $350 (30-45 min based on event details)
Non-Profit Organizations: Mascot Meet & Greet: $250 (30 min)
Mascot Birthday Meet & Greet (up to 30 min) – $250 per mascot
Includes mascot autographs & pictures and special goodie bag for birthday boy/girl
Mascot Birthday Party (45 min) – $700 for one mascot (** $900 for both mascots)
Includes everything with Meet & Greet plus sound system/music, party games, MC/Host, Dunking/Trick Shots, prize giveaways
History of Dallas Mavericks’ Mascots
Is Champ the Only Dallas Mavericks Mascot?
No, The Dallas Mavericks also have another mascot, the athletic MavsMan.