The Oral History of Gritty

E:60 – Season 13

On September 24, 2018, the Philadelphia Flyers unleashed their new mascot into the world. Almost immediately, Gritty was deemed a failure. But 24 hours later, he was on his way to becoming a viral phenomenon beloved worldwide. Barry Melrose sits down with Gritty and uncovers the surprising story of how he came to be.