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Swoop

@SBSwoop

It's me Swoop, the original mascot of the South Bend Cubs, Midwest League affiliate of the Chicago Cubs at Four Winds Field in South Bend, Indiana.

 South Bend, IN
southbendcubs.com
Joined January 2012
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Winning the #SuperBowl in retirement feels pretty good!! When do I get my ring?
Mascot Insider (@mascotinsider) profile pictureMascot Insider@mascotinsider10 Feb 2025
Hey Swoop, you and the @Eagles just became #SuperBowlLIX Champions! We are excited for you and congratulate the entire team on a great game!
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Today, I consider myself the luckiest bird in baseball. Thank you for letting me live out my dream for 28 years. Until we meet again friends. ❤️🐦
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I’m so overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support from so many people this season. I’ve heard so many wonderful stories from adults who grew up with me and let me be a part of their childhood. Let’s celebrate all the good times this Sunday with my friends and family!
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🚨 Swoop Bobblehead Giveaway 🚨 First 1,000 ticketed fans through the gates on August 25. Gates open at 12pm. Arrive early! @SBNairport 🎟 bit.ly/SwoopBobble
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I think she’ll do a great job @SBCubsStu!!
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@SBCubs16 Aug 2024
Wait... who's replacing Swoop on September 1???
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Thank you to @blackthorngolf for inviting me to their annual fire safety day. Been practicing on my swing for retirement!!
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Join us as we celebrate the legendary mascot @SBSwoop on August 25 with a special bobblehead giveaway courtesy of @SBNairport . Less than 200 seats remain for this game. STORY & TICKETS milb.com/news/sbcubs-announc…
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Swoop's final game is August 25 and less than 500 tickets remain for that game. Order your tickets and help us say thank you to our feathered friend. @SBSwoop STORY & TICKETS buff.ly/3Wk0BQG
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Not ready to fly away just yet… #SwoopSeason
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My final #OpeningDay 🥹
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@SBCubs2 Apr 2024
☝️ week from tonight! We're looking forward to a beautiful sunrise just like this one at @FourWindsField for #OpeningNight this coming Tuesday at 7:05 PM ⚾️ TICKETS ➡️ buff.ly/3TI4KuT
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Thank you @DTSouthBend for bestowing me with this honor and to my Co-Grand Marshall @TerryMcFadden who shared the duties and has been around longer than me!! Happy #StPatricksDay!!
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@SBCubs16 Mar 2024
Swoop was honored to be Co-Grand Marshal with @16NewsNow Terry McFadden for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade! 🍀
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Fergie-One days until Opening Day, did you say? #sbcubs #31days
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The retirement tour continues! #swoopsendoff
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Join in on the fun this summer! Single game tickets on sale MARCH 6.
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From one retiring bird to another, congratulations on a wonderful career @TerryMcFadden!
WNDU (@16NewsNow) profile pictureWNDU@16NewsNow29 Feb 2024
Tonight, we’re reflecting on @TerryMcFadden's career through his wife and three sons. To his kids he was just a dad, but later they realized his importance in the community. wndu.com/2024/02/28/tribute-…
A Tribute to Terry McFadden: The Family Man

A Tribute to Terry McFadden: The Family Man

Tonight, we’re reflecting on Terry's career through his wife and three sons.

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Thank you to everyone who came out to support the South Bend Polar Plunge. As of this writing, we have raised over $43,000 for @SOIndiana!
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It’ll be a sad day at The Cove…. Let’s make @SBSwoop’s last season a great one! – at South Bend, IN
Swoop (@SBSwoop) profile pictureSwoop@SBSwoop22 Feb 2024
Thank you Michiana for letting me be your fine-feathered friend for 28 years. The 2024 season will be my final year as I retire from the world of mascoting. I’m forever grateful to you all.
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What happens when an icon announces his retirement? You do a story with a 27-photo gallery, of course. On the impending retirement of Swoop after 28 years with the @SBCubs southbendtribune.com/story/s…
End of an era: Swoop heads back to the nest, retiring as South Bend Cubs mascot

End of an era: Swoop heads back to the nest, retiring as South Bend Cubs mascot

Swoop spent 28 seasons in South Bend, first as the primary mascot for the Silver Hawks before helping the new mascot, Stu, when the team changed names in 2015.

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Thank you Michiana for letting me be your fine-feathered friend for 28 years. The 2024 season will be my final year as I retire from the world of mascoting. I’m forever grateful to you all.
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🚨 PROGRAMMING ALERT 🚨 The South Bend Cubs will stream a special press conference tomorrow at 10am from their Facebook page. This is an online only announcement.
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