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Houston Texans’ TORO among several mascots nominated for 2023 Mascot Hall of Fame

HOUSTON – Congratulations to Houston Texans’ beloved mascot TORO, who has been nominated for the 2023 Mascot Hall of Fame!

TORO made his debut as the Texans mascot in 2001 and has a combined 1.5 million followers on social media, according to his bio.

Texans' TORO with the Cheerleaders on KPRC 2 (KPRC 2)

According to the Mascot Hall of Fame website, TORO previously won Mascot of the Year in 2020 for his ability to adapt and innovate during the 2020 NFL season, including the concept of virtual classroom visits at the start of the pandemic.

Other mascots nominated include Los Angeles Galaxy’s Cozmo, Goldy Gopher from University of Minnesota, and Wally the Green Monster from the Boston Red Sox.

Voting for the Mascot Hall of Fame opens Sunday, May 14. To cast your vote, click here.

For a full list of nominees, click here.


About the Author

A graduate of the University of Houston-Downtown, Ana moved to H-Town from sunny southern California in 2015. In 2020, she joined the KPRC 2 digital team as an intern. Ana is a self-proclaimed coffee connoisseur, a catmom of 3, and an aquarium enthusiast. In her spare time, she's an avid video gamer and loves to travel.

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