The man who made history as the original Utah Jazz Bear has passed away, and fans across the country are remembering the man ...

Roger Morton was a teacher and coach at East Grand Forks Sacred Heart for 37 years but he doesn't pause for a moment when he's asked if he remembers 1986 Sacred Heart alum Jon Absey. Absey, who had a ...

A good friend of Good Things Utah passed away over the weekend. Jon Absey, the original Utah Jazz Bear, died at the age of 58 ...

The first man to don the Utah Jazz's iconic Bear mascot costume has passed away. Jon Absey spent nearly 25 years behind the "Jazz Bear" mask, starting back in 1994.

SALT LAKE CITY — Jon Absey, the original Jazz Bear mascot for Utah Jazz, died after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March 2025.

Get ready for the biggest youth basketball party of the year! Join us at the Delta Center for a day full of fun, from mascot appearances to big giveaways and more. On the court, the best of Jazz ...

The first man to don the Utah Jazz’s iconic Bear mascot costume has died. Jon Absey spent nearly 25 years behind the “Jazz Bear” mask, starting in 1994. Family and friends of Absey confirmed Saturday ...