About Grizz

Born in Vancouver, Canada in 1995 Grizz moved with the team to Memphis in the year 2001 and instantly became a fan favorite with his loveable antics and acrobatic dunks. Grizz has become a permanent fixture within the Grizzlies organization and has been part of every home game since the team joined the league, until a bout with Cancer sidelined him for the much of the 2007-2008 season.

Grizz elated fans when he made his triumphant return on Opening night of the 2008-2009 season when he descended from the rafters to a thunderous ovation from the sold out crowd. Grizz was met on the court by over 50 cancer survivors from the Mid-South to celebrate with him on this momentous occasion.

Now back and better than ever fans can always count on Grizz to bring the energy every game and deliver T-shirts in a dramatic fashion.

Grizz loves helping out in community events too, and often represents the team at Read to Achieve events, basketball camps, clinics and more. His customized van outfitted with video games, monitors and tunes makes regular appearances around town.

To show support for Grizz and other patients in the fight against cancer, the Grizzlies launched a program called 'Friends of Grizz', with proceeds and donations going to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Fans can send get well wishes to Eric online, by mail: care of Grizz, to 191 Beale Street, Memphis, Tennessee, 38103, or via e-mail.