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Born in Vancouver, Canada in 1995, Grizz has been part of every Grizzlies game since the team joined the league. Read more about the history of our lovable mascot.
Send Grizz a Message
Grizz is taking a medical leave of absence to get better. Fans can send Grizz a Get Well message online, via email or by mail to
Eric, care of Grizz
191 Beale Street
Memphis, TN 38103
Fans wishing to donate directly to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital can visit their website, www.stjude.org.
Friends of Grizz
While Grizz is fighting to get better, his mascot friends are showing support for Grizz by entertaining fans at several Grizzlies games this season. Read the appearance schedule and see photos of the visiting mascots through March 24.
You can show your support for Grizz and patients in the fight against cancer by becoming a "Friend of Grizz" and supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Purchase a Friends of Grizz Awareness bracelet for only $3 and the proceeds will go to St. Jude.
Grizz Video
- Watch Grizz in action in these 2006-07 season highlights.
Grizz IM Icon- Coloring page with Grizz: JPG | PDF
- Visit Grizz’s MySpace page.
