The South Bend Cubs unveiled an image of the new team mascot today and asked for fans throughout the region to help name him before the season starts. The new mascot will take the field on opening day, April 9th.
“We’re thrilled to welcome our new team mascot to town,” said Joe Hart, President of the South Bend Cubs. “He’s a young, friendly cub who can’t wait to interact with other young South Bend Cubs fans. He just needs a name. We could really use the fans’ help in coming up with a good one because he’s going to be the greatest ambassador for the team at Four Winds Field.”
Fans throughout northern Indiana and southern Michigan are asked to submit their ideas for names on the South Bend Cubs Facebook page for one week starting this Thursday, January 22 through Thursday, January 29th. Visit the South Bend Cubs Facebook page to submit a name.
From the names submitted, team management will select four of the best. The final four will be posted on the South Bend Cubs Facebook page where fans can vote to select the final name. The winner will receive two tickets to the season opener (and the first hug from the new mascot).
The new team mascot will serve as a champion for the South Bend Cubs both on and off the field, making regular appearances at signature community events and those that support worthy causes.
However, “Swoop is still here and will continue to make regular appearances at Four Winds Field,” said Andrew Berlin, Team Owner. “He hasn’t flown the coop. We know how much kids love him; my kids do too!”
“It just feels right to give the fans a chance to name our new official mascot,” added Hart. “Everything we do is about the fan experience. Our new mascot is their new mascot. This will be fun. And who knows, we may end up with the most interesting name for a new mascot in professional baseball history. Let’s see what happens.”
Download animated and still images of the official new mascot here
About the South Bend Cubs
The South Bend Cubs are a Class A minor league team affiliated with the Chicago Cubs. Over the past 27 seasons, the team has won five Midwest League titles, most recently in 2005, and has captured 12 division titles. The team is owned and operated by Swing-Batter-Swing, LLC whose sole shareholder is Andrew T. Berlin of Chicago, Ill. More information is available at: www.milb.com.