The Phanatic was originally portrayed by David Raymond, who was then working as an intern in the team's front office, for 15 years, from 1978 to 1993.
Raymond's father is the late Delaware Blue Hens Hall of Fame coach Tubby Raymond.

Since 1993, Tom Burgoyne has portrayed the Phanatic, although in public – in order to retain the illusion that the Phanatic is a real creature – Burgoyne maintains that he is only the Phanatic's "best friend."

A major change occurred in the Phanatic's portrayal because Raymond is left-handed while Burgoyne is right-handed – despite Raymond's desire that his replacement be left-handed.
The Phanatic was originally portrayed by David Raymond, who was then working as an intern in the team's front office, for 15 years, from 1978 to 1993. Raymond's father is the late Delaware Blue Hens Hall of Fame coach Tubby Raymond.
Since 1993, Tom Burgoyne has portrayed the Phanatic, although in public – in order to retain the illusion that the Phanatic is a real creature – Burgoyne maintains that he is only the Phanatic's "best friend."
A major change occurred in the Phanatic's portrayal because Raymond is left-handed while Burgoyne is right-handed – despite Raymond's desire that his replacement be left-handed.
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