Rocky Raccoon Going Global

Great Falls, MT – May 8, 2007 - After a successful year entertaining fans of all ages as the lovable blue mascot of the Great Falls Explorers, Rocky Raccoon has received a call-up. Rocky’s alter ego, Paul Clark, has been named as the official mascot of the Harlem Globetrotters, Globie, for their South American tour that starts next month.

Globie is known as the World’s most famous mascot as the character has entertained more than 100 million fans over the past few decades. As Globie, Clark will entertain fans at nearly 40 events over the course of about 30 days. Clark was chosen for the position after sending video of his Rocky Raccoon performances to the Globetrotters and being invited to a try out in Phoenix. Globetrotters’ officials say that hundreds of performers audition for the position of Globie but only as few as a five or six get the chance to represent the team.

“It has been a lot of fun so far and I am looking forward to helping the Globetrotters entertain the people of South America,” says Clark. “I hope to learn even more about being a mascot so I can bring more fun and entertainment back to the Explorers for next season.”

“We were lucky to find Paul,” remarked Ryan Acra, General Manager of the Explorers, “but we’re glad we did. He has been wonderful to work with and a great sport. We wish him well during his trip to South America and can’t wait to get him back home to start working with us again.”

Clark will also be heading to China in August to entertain even more fans as Rocky the Raccoon. He will be joining a team of CBA stars such as former Explorers Keith Salscheider and Travis Garrison as they play teams from the Chinese Basketball Association.

“I never would have thought a wrestler from Cascade would get to see the world through basketball,” Clark joked. “I owe a lot to the Ryan, Becky (Acra) and the rest of the Explorers.”