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Benny the Bull: A Final Year in Review

ByMegann Horstead|
Jan 22, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Benny the Bull dunks during a timeout in a game between the Chicago Bulls and the San Antonio Spurs during the first half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 22, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Benny the Bull dunks during a timeout in a game between the Chicago Bulls and the San Antonio Spurs during the first half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

It was a first for the Chicago Bulls’ 2016 offseason on Friday when Benny the Bull announced he is retirement in a Facebook post.

Once named “Mascot Of the Year,” Benny the Bull is said to have turned down a contract that would’ve extended the life of his services. As of June 30, the team’s search for another mascot will begin.

In honor of Benny the Bull and the shenanigans he’s been up to the last 12 years, here’s a review of his top 12 best moments this past season.

Can Benny the Bull dance? I think so.

Benny the Bull showcases his best talents for all to see. But of course, not everything goes to plan when he loses his top.

Or did they?

Now, that’s what I call a trick shot.

#SquadGoals: Benny the Bull and Jimmy Butler working on their pre-game shake.

In my Beyonce voice, let Benny the Bull and the Chicago Bulls upgrade you.

The Chicago Bulls and Benny the Bull just made this kid’s day. Up, up and away to your brand-new man cave.

This may be coming straight outta Fred Hoiberg’s playbook, but Benny the Bull doesn’t even get how it all works.

Man down! Benny the Bull, the birthday boy, thought it was time for a little bit of “Munch Madness” at the United Center. A jumbo-sized bag of popcorn… $5. Tickets to the Bulls’ game…$200. Tripping and falling on the way back to your seat… Priceless.

Benny the Bull cares about the children.

The crowd went wild at halftime and so did Benny the Bull. Can you blame him, though? Textbooks are overpriced and that’s a truth all college students know is real.

That one time when Benny impersonated Elvis. He should be a model — an Instagram model.

Benny and one of his many fans show off their muscles. Too big, too strong, too buff.

So, you think you got air like Michael Jordan? Well, so does Benny the Bull. In case you didn’t know it, Benny the Bull got hops.

Next: Should the Bulls keep Jimmy Butler or Derrick Rose?

Will you miss him?

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