The Phillies and Harrison/Erickson have come to an agreement that will keep the original Phillie Phanatic in red pinstripes for years to come, the club announced today.

“We welcome the original Phillie Phanatic back with open arms,” said Phillies Executive Vice President David Buck. “We are so proud of the 44-year history of the Phanatic and what the character means to the organization, to the City of Philadelphia and to Phillies fans everywhere. Our goal throughout this process was to come to an amicable solution that guaranteed the Phanatic could continue to entertain future generations of fans.”