As the “A-List” Hornet in the Hive, Hugo brings the energy and excitement that brings out the “buzz” on gamedays. Born on November 4, 1988, when the Hornets opened their inaugural season ...

Hugo was reintroduced as the mascot of the Charlotte Hornets in 2014. The costume is a blue hornet with purple stripes, similar to the team's logo.

This high energy, interactive program includes Hugo the Hornet and the Book Bus Crew. Thank You to our Community Partner: Book Bus 23 - 10th Anniversary Slideshow. 3y. Videos. 00:00:52.

Charlotte HorNets' mascot, Hugo the HorNet, Source: Getty Images Hugo the Hornet Real Name. Michael Zerrillo was the man who portrayed Hugo the Hornet for 17 seasons and retired in 2007.

The Charlotte Hornets are in the process of celebrating 30 years since the initial arrival of the NBA in Charlotte. They're doing so in style by resurrecting what was a lovely classic look for them.

Hugo, the New Orleans Hornets' iconic mascot, worked his last game Sunday evening. The team will become the Pelicans after Wednesday night's contest in Dallas, which means there isn't much room ...

For 17 years, Michael Zerrillo was Charlotte Hornets mascot, Hugo. Hugo was one of sports’ most exciting mascots. He started his career in Charlotte and left with the team to go to New Orleans.

Hugo the Hornet will soon buzz again -- just not in New Orleans.The NBA franchise in Charlotte officially changed its name back to the Hornets at a ceremony Tuesday. The team also announced that ...

Fans are up in arms after the not-so-friendly Charlotte Hornets mascot, Hugo the Hornet, did a Christmas giveaway in front of fans, only to take the prized gift away when no one was watching.

Fans are up in arms after the not-so-friendly Charlotte Hornets mascot, Hugo the Hornet, did a Christmas giveaway in front of fans, only to take the prized gift away when no one was watching. The ...

Hugo the Hornet is officially back in the Queen City. The Charlotte Hornets reintroduced the teal bug mascot at an event on Thursday at Time Warner Cable Arena. The mascot stood on the roof of the ...