Bango was a phrase coined by Eddie Doucette, the original "Voice of the Bucks," whenever a player connected on a long-range basket. When the club held a contest to name their new mascot, a few thousand entries were received. The most popular of which was "Bango."

With the name in place, on October 18, 1977, Bango was born. That date signified the home opener of the 1977-78 season for the Bucks. The game pitted Milwaukee against the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar-led Los Angeles Lakers in the Milwaukee Arena.

Bango is a popular figure in the state of Wisconsin and is known for energizing and entertaining fans with his highflying acrobatic dunks, daring stunts, and funny antics.

Bango makes countless appearances at schools, parades, and festivals around the community.



Bango's Appearances

Date

Appearance

Time
Fri, Dec. 2

Kapco Kids-2-Kids Christmas Toy Drive
Village at Manor Park
3023 S. 84th Street, West Allis

 2-3pm
Fri, Dec. 2 Butler Holiday Parade 7pm
Wed, Dec. 7

Ice Rink Grand Opening
Red Arrow Park

 4:30-5:30pm
Fri, Dec. 16

MACC Fund’s Candy Cane Lane
West Allis

 7-8pm
Fri, Feb. 17

Bucks Bowl for a Cure
AMF Bowling Lanes
11737 W. Burleigh St, Milwaukee

 12-12:30pm
3-3:30pm
Sat, Mar. 10

Milwaukee St. Patrick's Day Parade
Downtown Milwaukee

Noon
Sat, Mar. 31

Bowl for MACC
Cedar Bowling Alley
W53 N404 Park Circle, Cedarburg

 10:30pm
Sat, Apr. 15

Kids Fest
State Fair Park
WI Exposition Center

 12:30-1:30pm
Fri, Apr. 27

Hoops Night
Menomonee Falls High School

6:30-7:30pm
Sat, Apr. 28

Walk for Autism
State Fair Park

10-11am
Sat, May 5

American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against
Breast Cancer Walk
Discovery World, Milwaukee

9:30-10:30am
Sat, May 6

Multiple Sclerosis Society’s MS Walk
Summerfest Grounds, Milwaukee

9:30-10:30am
Sat, May 6

Wisconsin Hills Middle School Mascot Race
Mitchell Park, Brookfield

2-3pm
Sat, May 12

Royal Family Kids’ Starfish Walk
Grant Park, Area 5A, South Milwaukee

 9:30-10:30am
Sat, May 12

Salvation Army’s Family Spring Festival
Salvation Army Distribution Ctr
5880 N. 60th St, Milwaukee

 11:30am-12pm
Sat, May 19

Next Door Foundation’s Walk for Children
2545 N. 29th St, Milwaukee

 9:30-10:30am
Sat, May 20

Foundation Fighting Blindness Vision Walk
Veteran’s Park, Milwaukee

 10-11am




Bango For Hire

Bango is a popular figure in the community and is available for your special celebrations, corporate functions and even parades. Let Bango bring excitement to your next event. To schedule your special Bango appearance call the Bucks Game Operations Department at 414-227-0500.