The first man to don the Utah Jazz's iconic Bear mascot costume has passed away. Jon Absey spent nearly 25 years behind the "Jazz Bear" mask, starting back in 1994.
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‘He gave humanity to the bear’: Man behind the original Utah Jazz Bear dies after battle with pancreatic cancer
The man who made history as the original Utah Jazz Bear has passed away, and fans across the country are remembering the man ...
SALT LAKE CITY — Jon Absey, the original Jazz Bear mascot for Utah Jazz, died after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March 2025.
T.C. Bear, the beloved American black bear mascot for the Minnesota Twins since 2000, has been instrumental in engaging fans ...
The first man to don the Utah Jazz’s iconic Bear mascot costume has died. Jon Absey spent nearly 25 years behind the “Jazz Bear” mask, starting in 1994. Family and friends of Absey confirmed Saturday ...
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