Based on the article, which of these is true about mascots?

Mascots came from a popular French opera about a farmer's bad luck.
Mascots got their start speeding into stadiums on motorcycles in the 1970s.
Mascots got their start as costumed characters on minor-league baseball teams.
Mascots came from a New York Mets game in the 1960s

Based on the article, the statement that is true about mascots is: Mascots got their start as costumed characters on minor-league baseball teams.