“It's about how much fun that we can fit into the ballpark in a short amount of time.” Webster, the Akron RubberDucks' mascot, high fives a young fan during a game in June 2023. Amid all of these fun, ...

You get the hint. Why then is the University of Akron known as the Zips, and why would the school have the kangaroo Zippy as a mascot? The story hops around more than a pouched marsupial in Australia.

AKRON, Ohio – The Akron RubberDucks’ promotional schedule ... Christmas-themed fireworks. Sunday, July 13: Mascot birthday bash, Autism Awareness Day. Tuesday, July 29: Big Splash Day 12: ...