NHL team's mascot nominates himself as TIME Magazine's 'Person of the Year'

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania -- Speculation is growing over who will be TIME Magazine's Person of the Year.

There is a long list of nominees.
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However, it did not include Gritty, the Philadelphia Flyers mascot.

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And Gritty was quick to notice he was left off the list.
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Gritty tweeted a response to TIME, saying, "It Me."



He may not win the title, but Gritty should be given the award for one of the most unique mascots.