Since March, the Utah community and fans across the country have been rallying in support of Jon Absey—the beloved "Original" ...

FILE - Frank Layden, former president of the Utah Jazz, is introduced during a 20-year reunion ceremony for the team that ...

Since March, Jon Absey, the “Original” Utah Jazz Bear, has been courageously battling pancreatic cancer. Over his 25 years as ...

For 25 years, Jon Absey brought joy, laughter, and unforgettable moments to Utah Jazz fans as the iconic Jazz Bear.His daring stunts, playful antics, and dedic ...

Utah rallies to support beloved Jazz Bear Jon Absey in his fight against pancreatic cancer It’s been a month since Absey was diagnosed — and for the man who spent his career fearless on the ...

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah- (Good Things Utah) Devasting news for the Utah Jazz family and for sports fans all over the Beehive State. Our good friend of the show, Jon Absey, who was the jazz bear from ...

Jon Absey has played Jazz Bear since the mascot's inception in 1994, but he was fired this week and is no longer with the organization, according to Utah media reports, which cited a rift with ...

Since Jazz Bear’s debut 24 years ago, there was one guiding force entertaining fans, racking up awards and setting the example for how a mascot can become “iconic” — Jon Absey.

The Utah Jazz collaborated with Mika Rane – a Mexican-American illustrator who spends her time between Salt Lake City and Portland – to design their Hispanic Heritage Month concept that is ...

The Jazz Bear unmasked Incidentally, he was also fired from his very first job as a mascot for the CBA for all those stunts he tried out. “They thought I was either going to kill myself or kill ...

Prior to Thursday's nationally televised game against the Chicago Bulls, the Utah Jazz paid tribute to well-respected sideline reporter Craig Sager.In the Utah Jazz's first appearance on TNT since ...

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah- (Good Things Utah) Devasting news for the Utah Jazz family and for sports fans all over the Beehive State. Our good friend of the show, Jon Absey, who was the jazz bear from ...