The Famous Chicken is a sports mascot played by Ted Giannoulas. The character originated in 1974 in an animated TV commercial for KGB-FM Radio in San Diego. The Chicken, whose antics entertained crowds, began to add appearances at concerts and sporting events, while continuing to perform at more than 520 San Diego Padres games in a row. The success of the Famous Chicken helped lead to mascots becoming widespread throughout professional sports, particularly Major League Baseball. The Chicken was named one of the 100 most powerful people in sports for the 20th century by The Sporting News. The Famous Chicken has hand signed this 1992 Upper Deck On Card Auto #255. Pristine Bold Blue "The Chicken Ted Giannoulas" Signature Athlon Sports Collectibles Certificate of Authenticity. Image of actual item in stock - as shown