The NFL honors the man behind the mask of the Colts mascot Blue as a nominee for an award truly bigger than football
The NFL announced the nominee from each NFL team for the 2024 Salute to Service award presented by USAA. But the nominee for the Colts wasn't a player or even a coach. Instead, it was the man behind the infamous mask of Blue, the team's mascot. The Colts 2024 nominee for the Salute to Service award […]
The NFL announced the nominee from each NFL team for the 2024 Salute to Service award presented by USAA.
But the nominee for the Colts wasn't a player or even a coach. Instead, it was the man behind the infamous mask of Blue, the team's mascot.
The Colts 2024 nominee for the Salute to Service award is Trey Mock. The name may not sound familiar to you, but if you are a fan of the Colts or the NFL as a whole, I'm sure you've seen him living his best life as Blue, the Colts mascot.
Mock has been Blue for 19 seasons and counting. And while his job requires to be an elite entertainer, he's made a point to be an elite person as well. Here is what the league shared about Mock following his nomination.
"Trey Mock, who performs as the Indianapolis Colts’ mascot Blue, has consistently used his platform to honor, empower and entertain service members, veterans and their families over his 19 seasons with the team. Mock has visited 33 military bases in Asia and Europe, as well as Alaska and Hawaii, bringing joy and a slice of home to thousands of active-duty service members. When Mock visits a base, he makes an intentional effort to not just put on a show as Blue, but to have genuine, meaningful conversations with the servicemen and servicewomen he encounters – whether they are fans of the Colts or not. He strives to see our active-duty military members for who they are, bravely serving their country and selflessly sacrificing so much while being away from home. The variety show put on by Blue brings laughter and comfort to service members across the globe. Mock also created a custom Blue challenge coin he gives to service members to honor their actions and sacrifices. Mock frequently keeps in touch with the service members and families he meets through his travels as Blue, checking in on them not as the Colts’ mascot, but as a citizen deeply appreciative for their service. At home, Mock works with several organizations, including Gold Star Family, Blue Star Family, Folds of Honor and Flags of Valor, to provide laughter, memories and support to families of military members serving overseas as well as veterans. Mock, during his time with the Colts, helped organize a surprise baby shower for a couple expecting twins while the father was stationed overseas."
Blue has been looked at as one of the best mascots in the NFL for a while now. And I think it's fantastic to see the man behind the mask is also going the extra mile to make an impact on the people he comes in contact with as Blue. Most of the nominees were players or coaches on staff. A few team nominees, including the Colts, though, highlighted someone many wouldn't recognize by just seeing their name. And I think that shows just how much of an impact they were able to have. So I think I speak for all Colts fans and NFL fans alike when I say, congratulations to Trey Mock, or better known as Blue.
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