What is Harry the Hawk Salary?

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NBA games in the arena are more entertaining than on the television sets. Big reason for the same is the entertainment and excitement that the home team mascot and his group brings during the breaks. Atlanta Hawks’ mascot Harry the Hawk does this duty with utmost priority. Harry is one the most lovable mascots in the league which plays a vital role in creating a unique and fun atmosphere in the Hawk’s State Farm Arena.

Introduced in 1986, Harry remained an integral part of the Atlanta Basketball Franchise. Harry the Hawk puts on Jersey number 1 and has a mischievous smile winning the fan’s hearts. Characterized as an anthropomorphic hawk, Harry’s attire includes a red-colored feathered costume with a yellow bill. He also has vibrant yellow feathers on the back, which he uses in his numerous high flying stunts. Known for his athletic moves, many fans would be curious about Harry the Hawk’s salary.

How much does the Hawks mascot make a year?

Atlanta Hawks’ official mascot, Harry the Hawk earns 600,000 dollars a year. This puts him the second highest paid mascot in the NBA, just behind the Nuggets’ mascot Rocky the Mountain Lion. The difference between the two loved mascots is $25000. Apart from his in-arena activities “Harry” also makes public events appearances, where the franchise takes the payment on hourly basis. The charges are $250 for 30 minute appearances for private shows.

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While a mascot’s salary in most professional sports industries is a confidential document, there are many known factors that determine the pay. Experience, acts, number of appearances, popularity and size of franchise play vital roles in the same. During 41 home games in a season, “Harry” is a constant entity in the Hawk’s home court and also seen performing breathtaking stunts in the breaks.

Some of Harry's stunts were dangerous which resulted in injuries to the person playing the character. In one of the regular season games against the conference rivals Boston Celtics in the 2016 season, Harry had a terrible fall while attempting a high flying dunk. He landed on a barrier in one of the most dreadful ways. The Hawk’s mascot had many such over the moon and balancing acts, which awed even the opposing fans.

In the current age of Social media, Harry is also one of the most followed mascots. He is seen entertaining his fans online too. His dance moves have gone viral many times.