Damon Blust worked as "Lucky" the leprechaun, the Boston Celtics' acrobatic mascot for five years. On January 29, 2009, the team announced that he was no longer employed by the organization. The statement issued by the Celtics did not state why he left the team, but a source reportedly told a Boston Globe employee "that both sides agreed on a mutual resignation." Other sources reported that Blust conflicted personally with management and that he had proved himself "unreliable."Celtics Blog (Boston.com): Out of Luck (January 29, 2008) Inside Track (Boston Herald): Lucky no more, Celts boot mascot (January 29, 2008)
Statement From Management
"Damon Blust, who played the role of "Lucky" the Celtics mascot, is no longer employed by the team. We appreciate his many efforts in entertaining Celtics fans as well as his work in the community while a member of the Celtics organization."Inside Track (Boston Herald): Lucky no more, Celts boot mascot (January 29, 2008)
References
Fast Facts
-
Full name
Damon Lee Blust
-
Birthday
-
Height
-
Fact:
-
Fact:
Mother was a professional ice skater and father was a semi-professional football playerBoston.com: Lucky's shot (November 12, 2005)
-
Fact:
Was one of the top 50 youth gymnasts in the U.S.Boston.com: Lucky's shot (November 12, 2005)
-
Fact:
Attended Point Park UniversityLinkedIn: Damon Blust
-
Fact:
Worked as "Lucky," the Boston Celtics mascot from November 2003-January 2009LinkedIn: Damon Blust
-
Fact:
Also worked as a mascot for the Harlem Globetrotters, the Philadelphia Phantoms, the Indianapolis Indians and the Indiana FirebirdsBoston.com: Lucky's shot (November 12, 2005)
