Boltman, the mascot of the Los Angeles Chargers, is a legendary figure in the history of NFL teams. Introduced in 1994, he was known for his larger-than-life personality and imposing presence.

The Chargers are one of only four NFL teams who don’t have a mascot, and I’m not skirting the rules by allowing in Boltman. Firstly, Boltman is unofficial — and he hasn’t really been tied ...