
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. In addition, Bango has performed at the NBA at the All-Star Game and Jam Session events since 2001 and will be making his first international appearance in China this summer.


Age: 29
Weight: Yes, I lift them everyday
Height: 6’2”
Position: Center of attention
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite trick: Back Flip
BANGO'S AUTOGRAPH CORNER DATES:
Bango will sign autographs one hour prior to gametime at the following games:
(Bango signs outside of section 203, southeast corner of the building)
| Date |
Opponent |
| Date |
Opponent |
| November 12 |
San Antonio |
| November 29 |
Clevland |
| December 20 |
LA Clippers |
| January 2 |
Charlotte |
| January 7 |
Philadelphia |
| January 24 |
Sacramento |
| February 9 |
Houston |
| February 20 |
Clevland |
| March 7 |
Golden State |
| March 21 |
Portland |
| April 11 |
Oklahoma City |
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Date |
Appearance |
Time |
Thurs, July 2 |
Summerfest Clinic (Sports Area) |
1-2pm |
Sat, July 4 |
Humboldt Park 4th of July Parade |
9am |
Sat, July 4 |
Glendale 4th of July Parade |
10:30am |
Sat, July 4 |
Whitefish Bay 4th of July Parade |
11:30am |
Sat, July 4 |
Pewaukee 4th of July Parade |
4pm |
Wed, July 8 |
Jefferson County Fair |
6:30-7:15pm |
Fri, July 10 |
YMCA Golf Classic
(Silver Spring Country Club) |
8am |
Sat, July 11 |
Village at Manor Park’s Mascot Home Run Derby (Helfaer Field) |
4pm |
Bango's Fourth of July Plans |
Starts at Lincoln Ave. & Kinnicknnic Ave.
Finishes at Humboldt Park
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Starts at corner of North Milwaukee River Parkway & Civic Dr.
Finishes at Kletzsch Park in Glendale
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Starts at 5500 N. Kent Ave.
Finishes at Klode Park in Whitefish Bay
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Finishes at Village Park in Pewaukee
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