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By Mark Williams
NFL teams with German mascots named Leo, Wolfgang and Fritz wooing fans in Munich
Mark Williams
Mark Williams
Sports Reporter · Lancaster, PA
With a degree in Communications from West Chester University, Mark has over 10 years of experience in sports journalism, including a stint at WGAL News. He specializes in local coverage of the Lancaster Barnstormers and other regional teams.
More from Mark →Sports Reporter · Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 4:29 PM · 1 min read
NFL teams are using mascot diplomacy to win over international fans, and several teams have created German versions of their fun and furry characters with names like Wolfgang, Fritz and Leo. The funsters are welcome additions in Germany, where fans…
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Local news from Lancaster Current
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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Sports
Published
Saturday, November 14, 2026
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