Baby Mangino's True Identity ... Revealed!

You know, when this loveable little tyke first appeared in the inbox, no one knew where he lived or what his secret Clark Kent-like identity was and, frankly, I didn't want to know. The mystery was part of his charm, like a magic trick you can't figure out, but after the strong outpouring of support that he received in the nomination process for Sports Human Of The Year, natural curiosity got the better of me. I had to know more. And now the whole world will know, because Baby Mangino has gone from master celebrity impersonator to bona fide celebrity. Baby Mangino is actually Bode Lubber, a six-month-old boy from Wichita, Kansas. No explanation (beyond divine providence) has been given for why his mom, Angie, decided to go with the Mark Mangino tribute, but her decision to send his picture to a few friends via the email was a glorious one indeed. Young Bode's picture has even appeared on "ESPN, a national sports television network." (My stars!) Angie says that she doesn't believe she can top this costume next Halloween, but I don't believe anyone will ever top this costume for 1,000 Halloweens. Little Bode—can I call you Baby M?—we salute you! "Baby Mangino" Puts Wichita Baby in Spotlight [KWCH]