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Detroit Tigers’ Double-A Team Receives Mammoth Rebrand From John Oliver

The Erie SeaWolves, Detroit Tigers' Double-A affiliate, will rebrand as the Moon Mammoths starting July 19 at UPMC Park in Erie, Pennsylvania.
The rebrand follows comedian John Oliver's May offer to transform one minor-league team, with Erie selected after president Greg Coleman sent a persuasive email listing 11 reasons.
The Moon Mammoths identity draws on a local 1991 discovery when George Moon found a three-foot woolly mammoth shoulder blade in Lake Pleasant, eight miles from Erie.
The team’s new mascot, Fuzz E. Mammoth—a woolly mammoth sporting a space-themed helmet and featuring primarily purple colors—was introduced in a video hosted by Bob Costas, with related merchandise now available; both Oliver and Moon are anticipated to attend the inaugural game.
The SeaWolves retain their original name as primary identity but will play four games as the Moon Mammoths in 2025, highlighting a playful, prehistoric, and locally meaningful alternate brand.

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