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John Oliver’s Erie Moon Mammoths debut in front of a record crowd
On Saturday night, the comedian and host of HBO’s “Last Week Tonight” saw his latest crazy creation set out into the world as ...
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John Oliver on hand, Moon Mammoths make debut to remember
George Moon has to be the only person in history who scuba dove and discovered … a Minor League Baseball team. It was 34 ...
Erie Seawolves debut as rebranded Moon Mammoths after winning contest on HBO's "Last Week Tonight With John Oliver"
On Saturday night, excitement was in the air in Erie, Pennsylvania, as the MiLB's Erie Seawolves started playing under a new ...
Erie sees Moon Mammoth mania and HBO's John Oliver playing multiple roles at UPMC Park
July 19 was a sellout crowd with “Last Week Tonight's” John Oliver in attendance leading the game day comraderies and cheers.
John Oliver’s Moon Mammoth rebrand of Erie’s minor league baseball team draws record-sized crowd
The SeaWolves had no say on their rebrand name or logo. The Last Week Tonight team dug into Erie’s history to pick Moon ...
Erie Moon Mammoths take the field for special theme night after rebrand by comedian John Oliver
The Erie Seawolves were chosen by comedian John Oliver and his "Last Week Tonight" staff for a temporary rebrand as a tribute ...
John Oliver-Branded Minor League Baseball Team the Erie Moon Mammoths Play First Game
The Erie Moon Mammoths, a minor league baseball team rebranded by John Oliver, made their debut Saturday to a record-setting ...
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Meet the Moon Mammoth, the mascot masterminded by John Oliver’s show
In the summer of 1991, a scuba diver named George Moon was combing the depths of Lake Pleasant in Erie County, Pa. When he ...
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John Oliver Honored in Erie with ‘Moon Mammoth Day’ and Key to the City
Mayor Joe Schember has declared July 19, 2025, as Moon Mammoth Day in honor of Oliver’s visit for the baseball game.
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John Oliver Rebrands Minor League Team As 'Moon Mammoths'
As part of a piece on Minor League Baseball, Last Week Tonight rebranded the Erie SeaWolves as the Moon Mammoths. John Oliver was at the first game, handing out Moon Pies.