Houston’s 11-Time Pro Bowl Bull:
Trampoline Dunks, Community Impact, Hall of Fame
Houston, TX · American Football
★Mascot Hall of Fame — Class of 2025
| Team / Organization | Houston Texans |
|---|---|
| Location | Houston, TX |
| League / Division | NFL |
| First Debuted | 2002 (Houston Texans’ inaugural season) |
| Species / Type | Bull (anthropomorphic) |
| Best Known For | 11-time Pro Bowl mascot; trampoline dunks into endzones; “TORO Takes the BULL out of Bullying” anti-bullying program; highest combined fan/committee votes in 2025 class |
| Year Inducted | 2025 |
Profile
Toro has been charging up Houston crowds since the Texans’ very first season in 2002. His acrobatic showmanship — trampoline dunks, endzone flips, comedic skits — has made him one of the NFL’s premier mascot entertainers. He has appeared at 11 Pro Bowls and his “TORO Takes the BULL out of Bullying” program brings his message into schools across Texas.
Fun Facts
- Toro has been selected for 11 Pro Bowls as the NFL’s mascot representative — a remarkable streak reflecting how highly his peers and the league office regard his work on and off the field.
- His signature stunt involves jumping on a trampoline to perform full-rotation dunks on adjustable basketball goals — a highlight that leaves even football fans doing a double-take.
- In the 2025 Hall of Fame vote, Toro received the highest combined total of public fan votes and executive committee votes of any nominee — a clean sweep by any measure.
