Benny the Bull Halloween Costume

When it comes to mascots, there’s no doubt that Benny the Bull has carved out a very successful place for himself. He’s a spry and kinetic mascot who is loved by all ages.

Benny has spent the past 50 years of his life bringing joy and excitement to Chicago sports fans of all ages, whether it’s through dunk competitions or dancing or funny costumes. He has also become the poster boy for a generation of fans who love his big, silly and wildly popular personality.

Despite his success, Benny has also earned his fair share of criticism. He was accused of stealing food from fans during his first few seasons, then of punching an off-duty police officer and riding his bike through Taste of Chicago (the case was dropped).

But that didn’t deter the Chicago Bulls from giving him another chance. They knew he’d be perfect for a revamp of the mascot, which was undergoing a reboot with new designer Cookie Gluck, who had created the mascots for the Bucks, Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics.

Anderson said that Gluck’s design was a great fit for Benny, whose fur is soft and thick but who has large anime eyes that stay fixed while conveying degrees of frustration and nonchalance. And he said that Gluck has been able to bring the same animation and whimsy to his work that Anderson brought to Benny’s personality.

It’s been a few years since Anderson was the Benny, but he’s still very close to him and he’s been back in Chicago full time in 2019. He runs business development for a company that does all the mascot work in the city, including for the Bulls.

He’s a good guy and very dependable, but he still carries some of the wistful memories of his old self. And there’s a part of him that wants to go back, so he wears a Benny costume every now and then.

In the meantime, he’s a pretty successful businessman and he’s been a great dad to his son Isaac. He’s also in the midst of planning a honeymoon with his girlfriend Whitney, and he is excited to be able to spend more time with her and his son.

Besides his mascot work, Anderson is also a freelance sports writer and has written for Sports Illustrated and the Chicago Tribune. He has a bachelor’s degree in journalism and is working on his master’s in sports administration.